Crossandra infundibuliformis (Firecracker Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Crossandra |
| Species | infundibuliformis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southern India and Sri Lanka. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 13a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | >15 |
| Temperature (°F) | >60 |
| Height | 0.5 m -1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Erect evergreen shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Green lance shaped leaves topped with orange-red flowers in a dense spike. |
| Landscape | Containers. |
| Propagation | Seed and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown outdoors in a pot or where the climate suites in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Blooms throughout the year (everblooming). |
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