Aphelandra chamissoniana, commonly known as yellow pagoda, is an evergreen shrub from the genus Aphelandra, known for its bushy habit and simple, opposite leaves. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is best suited to sheltered, east- or west-facing aspects. Ideal for houseplants or conservatory and greenhouse cultivation, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and can be propagated by stem cuttings. Its season of interest is winter.

Yellow pagoda (Aphelandra chamissoniana) is an evergreen houseplant with a bushy habit, ideal for conservatories and winter interest in partial shade.

Aphelandra chamissoniana

Aphelandra sinclairiana is a plant species commonly called coral aphelandra, orange shrimp plant, Panama queen or Sinclair's aphelandra. It is a shrub up to 3 m (10 feet) high, native to Central America, specifically Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is also cultivated in warm locations elsewhere, with pink, red, orange, or red-violet flowers and bracts. In the garden it prefers partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). Suggested uses include houseplants and sub-tropical. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Coral Aphelandra (Aphelandra sinclairiana) is an evergreen shrub known for its glossy, patterned leaves that exhibit striking veins and sometimes silver markings. This species produces dense spikes of tubular flowers, each supported by vivid bracts, making it a distinctive member of the Acanthaceae family.