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Odontonema callistachyum (Purple Firespike)

Type: Species | Edit History Plant ID - 9002818

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Odontonema
Species: Odontonema callistachyum


Common Names add Firespike edit \| delete Purple Firespike edit \| delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial Shrub Subtropical Tropical Wildflower Zones / Hardiness edit 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C) Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m) Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m) Flowering Start edit Flowers Continuously Flowering End edit Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark Leaf Shape edit Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Container/Patio Butterfly Garden Low Maintenance Garden Tropical Garden Wildflower Garden Wildlife Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Well-drained Soil pH edit Bloom Colour edit Purple Violet Lavender Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (nectar source) Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food) Hummingbirds Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The spread is generally 4-6" (1.2-1.8m) edit \| delete Medium water edit \| delete A synonym for this plant is Thyrsacanthus callistachyus edit \| delete Sun exposure would be morning sun to part shade, light shade edit \| delete I would describe the color of the blooms on my plant as Magenta edit \| delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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	vitrsna (498)
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vitrsna (498) wrote on May 13 2015
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This plant is native to Mexico and Central America. In zone 11, I had to move it several times to find the right sun exposure. It wilted in full sun (meaning 10 hrs)and struggled. In the end, I moved it to a tree sized container and gave it some filtered sun and light shade and it is thriving with very little care. I have not noticed any pest problems. I have yet to discover if it will bloom year around. I moderately enrich the soil occasionally.

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