Crossandra undulaefolia rubra – Plant

Description

firecracker flower

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. In the St. Louis area, grown in pots or containers. Prefers light, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates bright full shade.

Common name: firecracker flower
Color: Apricot to salmon pink
Bloom time: Flowers freely
Height: 1.00 to 3.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
Propagating Firecracker Plants and Growing them from Seed. Firecracker Flower plants are easily propagated with 3″-4″ stem cuttings taken early in the spring. Crossandra seeds require light for germination, so don t cover them! Sow seeds indoors during any season.

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temprature: 75° with cooler, 60°-65° nights

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• Firecracker Flower plants are easily propagated with 3″-4″ stem cuttings taken early in the spring.
• Crossandra seeds require light for germination, so don t cover them! Sow seeds indoors during any season.
• Maintain a temperature in the growing medium of 75°-80° until germination, which takes 25-30 days.

Special Feature:
Container plant. Houseplant.
Use
Culinary use:

• leaves

Ornamental use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Note:
No serious insect or disease problems.

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