Firecracker Flower. A beautiful houseplant with large glossy leaves and fan-shaped flowers. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers March to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Crossandra infundibuliformis
A beautiful houseplant with large glossy leaves and fan-shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Crossandra |
|---|---|
| Species | infundibuliformis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Firecracker Flower |
| Flower Colour | salmon, orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Dead head regularly, Water with rain water |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching, Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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