Coral Aphelandra
Aphelandra sinclairiana
Family: Acanthaceae
Coral Aphelandra grows in partial shade and prefers rich moist tropical soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Coral Aphelandra
Coral Aphelandra growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich moist tropical soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Coral Aphelandra as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Coral Aphelandra (Aphelandra sinclairiana) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2800
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Coral Aphelandra is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich moist tropical soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich moist tropical soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.