Also called ''Candle Plant'' because of its upright inflorescence of bright yellow bracts and small white tubular flowers. It can grow up to 90cm tall. When given optimal growing conditions, it can flower from spring to autumn.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Acanthaceae.
- Origin: Peru
- Watering:
- Allow the surface of the soil to dry between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Soil type: Rich and well-drained.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, West or 1 m from a South window.
- Growth: Average.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Between 18ᵒC and 22ᵒC.
- Never below 10ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 15 cm.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
