Odontonema tubaeforme (Odontonema strictum) - Acanthaceae
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Shrub up to 2 m tall with thin stems and large obovate leaves. Terminal inflorescences made up of numerous tubular red waxy-looking flowers. In the wild (Americas: southern Mexico to Colombia) they are pollinated by hummingbirds. It grows in tropical forests and therefore loves shady locations and humus-rich but drained soil. It needs abundant and frequent watering (even in winter). Not hardy. 1 potted plant 16 cm.