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 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 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.Bold statement with exotic bright orange blooms amongst its green foliage|||Considered wind resistant， tolerates arid climates and coastal sites|||Flowers profusely year round when grown outdoors in warm climates|||Flowers are excellent for cutting|||A tropical plant that will not survive temperatures below 55°F|||Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot and the plant itself is approximately 15 in. tall|||Outdoor hardy in USDA plant zones 9-11 only; in all other zones， grow in a pot and place outdoors only during the warm summer season and bring indoors before temperatures fall below 70°F|||To accommodate 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 a western or southern exposure and provide as much natural light as possible