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Crossandra - Tropic Flame
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
10 - 11
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Orange
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, loamy, pH 5.8 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
10 - 11
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, loamy, pH 5.8 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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Crossandra (Crossandra Infundibuliformis Tropic Flame) - Start some Crossandra flower seeds and bring a "bang" of color to your landscape or your home. Known as the Firecracker Flower or Kanakambaram, this flowering house plant is easy to grow, loves heat and humidity, and does well in partial shade.MORE CROSSANDRA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
78 - 82F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Crossandra (Crossandra Infundibuliformis Tropic Flame) - Start some Crossandra flower seeds and bring a "bang" of color to your landscape or your home. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and features clusters of tubular flowers and glossy textured, oval leaves.
Common Questions
Does crossandra prefer sunlight or shade?
Although crossandra thrives in hot and humid conditions, it can still flourish with just four hours of sunlight daily and some shade for respite. This plant stands out as one of the few that can produce beautiful blooms for months with indirect sunlight and pairs well with other plants that tolerate shade. To add color, consider planting it alongside impatiens and/or coleus in a flower bed.
Do crossandra flowers come back every year?
This depends on your hardiness zone, crossandra can come back every year as a perennial if you live in warm climates.
Will crossandra survive during the winter?
This depends on your hardiness zone, crossandra rarely survives the winter outdoors in cold climates.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
78 - 82F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Crossandra (Crossandra Infundibuliformis Yellow Splash) - Grow Crossandra seeds and enjoy a topical, flowering plant indoors! Very few plants will provide color for a long period of time indoors in bright indirect light, but Crossandra, also called Firecracker Flower, will light up the indoors.
Common Questions
Does crossandra prefer sunlight or shade?
Although crossandra thrives in hot and humid conditions, it can still flourish with just four hours of sunlight daily and some shade for respite. This plant stands out as one of the few that can produce beautiful blooms for months with indirect sunlight and pairs well with other plants that tolerate shade. To add color, consider planting it alongside impatiens and/or coleus in a flower bed.
Do crossandra flowers come back every year?
This depends on your hardiness zone, crossandra can come back every year as a perennial if you live in warm climates.
Will crossandra survive during the winter?
This depends on your hardiness zone, crossandra rarely survives the winter outdoors in cold climates.
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