This plant epitomizes the tropics with large, deeply viened deep green leaves and brightly coloured pink and orange terminal flower spike.
Aphelandra sinclairiana is easily cultivated in warm tropical conditions. In cooler conditions they are unlikely to grow successfully as they are sensitive to temperatures below 15C and cool winds.
The name Orange Shrimp Plant gets its name from the brightly coloured flower heads. The orange spike consists of coloured bracts from which the pink flowers protrude.
These are a wonderful addition to a tropical garden borders.
They often seen planted in the gardens of hotels and resorts in the tropics, so enjoy these wonderful plants during your next holiday in the tropics.