Crossandra, Firecracker Flower, Firecracker Plant
Crossandrainfundibuliformis 'Orange Sherbet'

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crossandra (kros-AN-druh)
Species: infundibuliformis (in-fun-dih-bew-LEE-for-mis)
Cultivar: Orange Sherbet

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting