These are dual-purpose flowering and foliage plants. For about six weeks the plant has unusual flower heads of overlapping yellow bracts. When flowering has finished, pinch off the dead blooms, then use as a foliage plant. The leaves are large and glossy and marked with large, white veins. Mix with plain-leaved plants for a contrasting display in a modern living-room.
Mini-climate
Warm, filtered sun.
Size
Aphelandra squarrosa 'Louisae' grow to about l foot in height with a similar spread. Plants already in flower are offered for sale.
Feeding
Feed with standard liquid fertilizer every week from spring to early autumn.
Potting
Repot every spring using soil-based potting mixture. Once plants are in 6 inch pots, topdress instead.
Mini-climate
Warm, filtered sun.
Size
Aphelandra squarrosa 'Louisae' grow to about l foot in height with a similar spread. Plants already in flower are offered for sale.
Feeding
Feed with standard liquid fertilizer every week from spring to early autumn.
Potting
Repot every spring using soil-based potting mixture. Once plants are in 6 inch pots, topdress instead.
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