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Acanthaceae

Has a terminal flower cluster of thin, tubular pink flowers that are sticky. Leaves have a soft pubescence.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Use: rotational color pot plant

Exposure: low

Flower Color: pink

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 3-5 ft

Width: 3 ft

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: high

Additional Comments: After flowering, plants need to be cut back and placed in a greenhouse where the temperature will not go below 55C. Brown leaves indicate overwatering and rolled leaved indicate that the humidity is to low.