Features apricot to salmon pink flowers in terminal racemes. Crossandra plants can be thought of as slightly easier cousins of the hibiscus although they are in no way related. Crossandra infundibuliformis, the firecracker flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family acanthaceae, native to southern india and sri lanka. It is most often found in south indian region malenadu. Crossandra species, firecracker flower, firecracker plant. Genus crossandra are evergreen perennials or shrubs with paired or whorled lanceshaped leaves and conelike terminal flower spikes with prominent bracts and salvershaped flowers details c. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower undulifolia care. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower cactus. Growing flowers like sundance crossandra and the firecracker crossandra will light up. Plant database entry for firecracker plant crossandra infundibuliformis orange marmalade with 16 images, one comment, and 26 data details. Crossandra infundibuliformis, commonly called firecracker flower, is native to india and sri lanka.
Crossandra infundibuliformis denver botanic gardens. In mild and warm weather, it continuously sends up spearshaped spikes above the glossy, deep green foliage. The common name firecracker flower refers to the seed pods, which are found after the flower has dried up, and tend to explode when near high humidity or rainfall. Genus crossandra are evergreen perennials or shrubs with paired or whorled lanceshaped. Outstanding disease and insect resistance means great garden performance.
Large clusters of frilly, bright orange flowers shine against glossy green foliage. Given our regions semitropical climate, we soon found that one plant had managed to seed itself freely resulting in multiple volunteers. They need bright light, warm indoor air temperatures, and high humidaity to preform well. Brilliant clusters of apricotcolored flowers give firecracker flower crossandra infundibuliformis its descriptive common name.
Firecracker flower location map for crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower 4 map locations found click a marker pin or a green plant dot for details. Some species, especially crossandra infundibuliformis, are cultivated for their brightly colored flowers. Genus crossandra are evergreen perennials or shrubs with paired or whorled lance shaped. Find help and information on crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower undulifolia, including varieties and pruning advice. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about crossandra species. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower north. Flora series growing crossandra sundance firecracker. In temperate regions this plant is cultivated as a houseplant. When growing them outdoors, they can attract butterflies. Fans of showy blooms emerge from these spears, starting at the bottom and moving to the top, creating horizontal stacks of petals. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower north carolina. Firecracker flower crossandra infundibuliformis lutea rich, orangeyellow blooms burst forth at the terminal ends of the stems on this east african native. Crossandra infundibuliformis crossandra, also called the firecracker flower, is a showy plant.
Add tropical flair with long lasting blooms on a plant that thrives with heat and humidity. It is a tropical evergreen subshrub that grows tall. Crossandra infundibuliformis is an erect, evergreen subshrub growing to 1 m 3 ft 3 in with glossy, wavymargined leaves and fanshaped flowers, which may appear at any time throughout the year. Paratawane, ratnag ar les anglophones firecracker flower. The common name firecracker flower refers to the seed pods, which are found after the flower has.
Firecracker plant crossandra infundibuliformis orange. Crossandra is a tropical evergreen shrub native to asia and africa. Plant database entry for firecracker flower crossandra infundibuliformis with 12 images and 17 data details. The crossandra growing in our garden was originally planted in a container for the patio. View nurseries that grow crossandra infundibuliformis z911, firecracker flower in the united states and canada. Firecracker plant crossandra infundibuliformis orange marmalade. They are tropical plants with showy blooms grown as bedding. Orange marmalade firecracker flower monrovia orange. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flowerrhs. Retail walkin store curbside pickup only click to learn more about pickup. Firecracker flower is a shrub with glossy foliage and stunning flowers that bloom for months.