This shrub has many upright branched stems that form a compact bushy habit. It has dark green ovate leaves with prominent venation and the white tube-shape flowers are accompanied by yellow bracts and appears above the foliage in summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Pachystachys lutea is naturally found in South America growing in well drained organic rich deep moist soil. It prefers bright indirect light to a semi shaded wind protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Golden Candles is grown for its flowers and upright bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders or as an understory for a tropical effect, preferring a warm humid environment. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. In cold climates it is grown in conservatories or used as an indoor plant, requiring a sunny position and a minimum temperature of 18ş C during winter. ID 606

Pachystachys(pă-kee-STĂ-kis) lutea(LOO-tee-a)

Acanthaceae(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Acanthus Family