The interesting flowers of this popular tropical shrub are often considered a nature's work of art. Unique exotic orange blooms are often described as a bird in flight, as a colorful crane's head, or even as a sunbird drinking water. The slow-growing plant forms a clumping habit with thick gray-green leaves upon graceful upright stems. Best with partial sun to partial shade, consistently moist soil, and high humidity. Grows to be about 4 ft. tall at maturity, extending to 5 ft. when in bloom, with a 3 ft. W spread. An outstanding tropical accent is usually used as a dramatic focal point, where it can show off its unusual form and beauty. A fine choice for the garden and outdoor patio pots, where it is often used as the "thriller" in a thriller-spiller-filler container planting. To accommodate the mature size or when planting in groups, space 3 ft. away from other plants or structures. Thrives in fertile well-drained soil and a partially sunny site, to grow indoors, place the plant out of direct sun near a warm bright window with western or southern exposure and provide as much natural light as possible.
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