Dicliptera squarrosa: Country Or Region Of Origin
Peru to Brazil and N. Argentina
Plant Profile: Dicliptera squarrosa
Names
Hummingbird Plant
Phonetic Spelling:dye-CLIP-ter-uh skwa-RO-suh
Genus:Dicliptera
Species:squarrosa
Family:Acanthaceae
This firecracker plant will infuse your garden with a lively burst of color, all without the need for any pyrotechnics. Its striking orange and red blooms will brighten your outdoor space from summer through autumn. Resilient to drought and capable of thriving in humid conditions, this plant is perfect for regions that experience such climates.
Not only does this stunning plant catch the eye of passersby, but it also attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing its charm and allure. This firecracker-like beauty will be a captivating feature in your garden, one that you’ll cherish for years to come.
Dicliptera squarrosa Feature Summary
Dicliptera squarrosa Image Gallery
Tags
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#vibrant
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#showstopper
#humidity tolerant
#dry soils tolerant
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Dicliptera squarrosa Feature Summary
Attributes
Peru to Brazil and N. Argentina
Hummingbird and butterfly attractor.
This plant is moderately salt tolerant; heat, drought
Perennial
Wildlife Food Source
Flowers
The flowers occur in clusters in summer and are bright orange.
Red/Burgundy
Orange
Summer
Fall
Leaves
Dicliptera suberecta has leaves that are soft, fuzzy, light grey/green, and about 3" long. Leaves are opposite but then switch the other direction for the next layer (but are still opposite each other).
Deciduous
Green
Gray/Silver
Opposite
1-3 inches
Soft
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Deciduous
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Drought
Heat
Salt
Dry Soil
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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Dicliptera squarrosa Attributes
Dicliptera squarrosa: Wildlife Value
Hummingbird and butterfly attractor.
Dicliptera squarrosa: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
This plant is moderately salt tolerant; heat, drought
Dicliptera squarrosa: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Dicliptera squarrosa: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Dicliptera squarrosa Flowers
Dicliptera squarrosa: Flower Description
The flowers occur in clusters in summer and are bright orange.
Dicliptera squarrosa: Flower Color
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Dicliptera squarrosa: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Dicliptera squarrosa Leaves
Dicliptera squarrosa: Leaf Description
Dicliptera suberecta has leaves that are soft, fuzzy, light grey/green, and about 3" long. Leaves are opposite but then switch the other direction for the next layer (but are still opposite each other).
Dicliptera squarrosa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Dicliptera squarrosa: Leaf Color
Gray/Silver
Green
Dicliptera squarrosa: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Dicliptera squarrosa: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Dicliptera squarrosa: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Dicliptera squarrosa: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Dicliptera squarrosa Whole Plant Traits
Dicliptera squarrosa: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Dicliptera squarrosa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Dicliptera squarrosa Cultural Conditions
Dicliptera squarrosa: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dicliptera squarrosa: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Dicliptera squarrosa: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Dicliptera squarrosa Stem
Dicliptera squarrosa: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Dicliptera squarrosa Landscape
Dicliptera squarrosa: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Dicliptera squarrosa: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Dicliptera squarrosa: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
