Crossandra infundibuliformis growing subshrub to shrub of the genus Crossandra also known as Firecracker flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11b+.
Leaves color dark green in elliptic shape with wavy margin, leaves can be bumpy
Crossandra infundibuliformis flower
Flower color can be: red, orange, white or yellow in 3 or 5 petals marge together in hand fan shape.
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Requirements for Crossandra infundibuliformis growing and care:
Moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers
Size of the plant:
20-80 cm, 8-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water (don’t let the plant dry)
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full shade with light
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Most of the year
General information about the flower:
Hand fan shape flowers in colors: red, orange, white or yellow in 3 or 5 petals marge together
Scientific name:
Crossandra infundibuliformis
