Fiery spike captivates with its striking glossy green leaves and vibrant orange bracts, which resemble exotic flames flickering above the foliage. This showy evergreen thrives in warm, humid climates, its bright inflorescences luring pollinators in shaded understoreys. Its robust posture and coloration reflect a tropical resilience, while the pointed leaves and structured growth pattern exhibit an architectural elegance.
Planting Time
Spring
Key Facts About Fiery spike
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Attributes of Fiery spike
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Planting Time
Spring
Spread
1.5 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Symbolism
Harmonious union and being successful
Usages
Garden Use
Fiery spike is good for decorating venues, exhibition halls, clustered in flowerbeds, and as flower trails.
Trivia and Interesting Facts
Aphelandra simplex is also called daily anew, because it blossoms in the morning and withers in the evening. Its stamens are particularly peculiar, looking like a spider crawling into the heart of a flower. When bees come to gather honey, it is like two insects whispering to each other.
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Distribution of Fiery spike
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No species reported
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Fiery spike
Aphelandra aurantiaca
Fiery spike captivates with its striking glossy green leaves and vibrant orange bracts, which resemble exotic flames flickering above the foliage. This showy evergreen thrives in warm, humid climates, its bright inflorescences luring pollinators in shaded understoreys. Its robust posture and coloration reflect a tropical resilience, while the pointed leaves and structured growth pattern exhibit an architectural elegance.
Planting Time
Spring
Key Facts About Fiery spike
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Attributes of Fiery spike
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Planting Time
Spring
Spread
1.5 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
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Symbolism
Harmonious union and being successful
Usages
Garden Use
Fiery spike is good for decorating venues, exhibition halls, clustered in flowerbeds, and as flower trails.
Trivia and Interesting Facts
Aphelandra simplex is also called daily anew, because it blossoms in the morning and withers in the evening. Its stamens are particularly peculiar, looking like a spider crawling into the heart of a flower. When bees come to gather honey, it is like two insects whispering to each other.
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Distribution of Fiery spike
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Distribution Map of Fiery spike
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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