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Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: August 1st, 2013, 10:34 pm
by M Farooq
| Botanical Name | Crossandra infundibuliformis |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | Not available |
| Common Name | Yellow firecracker |
| Life Cycle | Perennial tropical |
| Cultivar Name | Many varieties |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bushy plant |
| Height | About 1 foot |
| Spacing | ~ About 1 foot |
| Flowering Months | Blooms repeatedly |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow,orange |
| Growing Areas | Tropical Plant |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil pH | Tolerant |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings/ seeds |
| Uses | Ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Crossandra is considered as one of the most outstanding garden plants. Some people are successful in growing this plant indoors. Crossandra plant needs frequent watering during the summer time. The soil should never be allowed to dry completely as the plant wilts very quickly. Shoots that have flowered should be cut back in winter to promote branching. The leaves are glossy and attractive. Photography A. Y. Khan |
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: August 2nd, 2013, 11:15 am
by aykhan
Wish other colors were available in this plant.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: August 2nd, 2013, 11:27 am
by M Farooq
aykhan wrote:Wish other colors were available in this plant.
I guess there is orange as well.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 19th, 2013, 8:20 pm
by Hamad Ahmed Kisana
orange crossandra....leaves of this crossandra are also diffrent from yellow crossanda.they are long and shiny.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 19th, 2013, 9:35 pm
by aykhan
Beautiful. Kisana sahib if this flowers as profusely as the yellow one and is as carefree please let me know.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 19th, 2013, 10:17 pm
by jdashraf
What are the growing months from seeds?
This also indicates that one attribute is missing in the template, i.e, "seeds growing months". Farhan, we may like to add it.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 23rd, 2013, 1:38 pm
by mikhurram
The yellow varieties can be found commonly but the orange variety is found rarely.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 25th, 2013, 11:28 am
by omerkhalid
M Farooq wrote:aykhan wrote:Wish other colors were available in this plant.
I guess there is orange as well.
I have plants like this, which i have entered in my plants list as "crossandra turquoise" / Crossandra undulifolia (
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/115219/) , i am not pretty sure if its true.The colour of flower is turquise and i have learnt that its a very rare flower color, attached is a picture which has been taken from net as i dont currently have pics of my own plants. The plants grow easily from seeds and i have plenty so if anybody wants one just let me know, i would be happy to share them. One thing these plants are prone to mealy bugs and i havent really tried to stop them but i am sure once you have a fair sized plant it would be beautiful as a specimen plant to showcase and impress people.
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 25th, 2013, 2:26 pm
by aykhan
Interesting. Can anyone confirm ID for this on the forum?
Re: Crossandra infundibuliformis (Yellow firecracker)
Posted: October 25th, 2013, 3:05 pm
by Izhar
Omer, kindly post the pics of your plant
