Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Coral Aphelandra · Sinclair's Aphelandra
Panama Queen (Aphelandra sinclairiana) is a striking tropical shrub known for its vibrant, elongated, coral-pink flower spikes, blooming spectacularly in warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Keep moist
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged soil.
Well-draining, fertile potting mix.
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid drafts.
Regular feeding
50% intensity
Monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flower spikes to prolong blooming. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done in spring before new growth emerges.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Use a rooting hormone to encourage root development. Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept consistently moist and warm.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Panama Queen (Aphelandra sinclairiana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Aphelandra |
| Species | Aphelandra sinclairiana |
Similar in genus Aphelandra
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
