Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Annual, perennial, vine |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange, white, yellow |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Arbor, container, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |