Aphelandra, with its bizarre, variegated, oval-pointed leaves, is very reminiscent of alocasia, at least the white veins on dark green leaves give a similarity to these two houseplants.

One of the two hundred species of the plant (aphelandra protruding) is characterized by an average size, up to 60 cm in height, has original spike-shaped inflorescences. Another popular species among amateur flower growers is orange aphelandra.

It belongs to the order of heat-loving plants, painfully reacts to sudden changes in temperature (feels great at an air temperature of 22 degrees). She needs adequate lighting, but not direct sunlight. It is worth taking care of regular soil moisture, in principle, even in winter, watering should be systematic. You can dilute fertilizers in water about once a week.

Aphelandra breeding

The most commonly used propagation option is by apical cuttings. As a rule, this is done during the period of active growth (spring-summer). For the preparation of planting soil, peat, leafy soil and a drainage layer (sand, expanded clay) are used.

To create additional moisture, spraying with water is acceptable. If you want to grow aphelandra at home, it is better to plant new specimens every year, since in winter a temperature of about 10 degrees would be suitable for this plant, but in dwellings, as a rule, it is much warmer, so for the entire cold season the old plant is pulled out in order and takes on an unsightly appearance. Here, decide for yourself: either plant a cutting, or cut the parent flower.

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