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A beautiful houseplant with large glossy leaves and vivid red fan-shaped flowers

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Description

A beautiful houseplant with large glossy leaves and vivid red fan-shaped flowers. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.

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Crossandra

Species

nilotica

Varietry
Common Name
Flower Colour

red

Soil
Aspect

Bright room away from direct sunlight

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

50cm

Family

Acanthaceae

Spread

30cm

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Bushy, Erect

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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