| Common Name | -- |
|---|---|
| Family | -- |
| Genus | Aphelandra |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | -- |
| Most Active Growing Season | -- |
| Persistence | Annual |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 8" / 16" |
| Soil (Garden) | -- |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist. |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | -- |
Aphelandra NOVA® ‘Fuego’
This sensational, new houseplant introduction is a first for the North American market via virus free tissue culture. Dramatic foliage is a deep green-black with a gossamer veil that shows on the youngest foliage. The undeniable star of the show is the flaming torch-like flower spike, thus the name ‘Fuego’. Easy to grow in average greenhouse conditions, this unusual beauty can be grown with most foliage crops. A special plant the requires no special treatment.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 8″ / 16″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between watering. |
| EC | 1.0 – 2.0 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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