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Odontonema strictum
Odontonema strictum is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae which is endemic to South America. The plant grows to a height of two metres or half that if it grown in a container. The waxy flowers grow in twelve inch spikes and in their native country they attract hummingbirds and butterflies when they bloom in the autumn.
Position : Plant them where they receive bright light to ensure it flowers well. Preferably no harsh afternoon sun. They tolerate shade for half of the day but rather no more.
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