| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Inside of throat is orange-yellow with a dark bar along the lower lobe. |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
![Date: c. 1851
illustration [as A. splendidus] from 'The Gardeners' Magazine of](/pics/2022-09-17/scvirginia/9173ba-250.jpg "Date: c. 1851
illustration [as A. splendidus] from 'The Gardeners' Magazine of")
