Vibrant Flower Colors
Produces attractive flowers in shades of orange, salmon, yellow-orange, and red, depending on the variety.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Crossandra Seeds
Crossandra, commonly known as the Firecracker Flower, is a tropical ornamental plant admired for its vibrant orange blooms and glossy green foliage. Scientifically known as Crossandra infundibuliformis, this attractive flowering plant is ideal for tropical gardens, decorative borders, and container displays. Crossandra can produce flowers over an extended season when grown in warm conditions with suitable light, moisture, and well-drained soil. Choose fresh seeds from a reliable supplier for better planting results.
Firecracker Flower
Bright Orange Blooms
Tropical Ornamental
Container Gardening
Key Features
Glossy Green Foliage
Features rich green leaves with distinctive wavy margins that complement its colorful flower spikes.
Extended Flowering Season
Can flower over a long season in suitable tropical conditions with consistent care and adequate light.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for pots, patios, garden borders, and ornamental beds in warm, frost-free locations.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Crossandra infundibuliformis
Commonly called Firecracker Flower
Bright, fan-shaped flowers
Attractive glossy green leaves
Suitable for tropical gardens
Can be grown in decorative containers
Prefers warm, humid conditions
Requires fertile, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Crossandra infundibuliformis |
| Common Name | Crossandra; Firecracker Flower |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tropical Evergreen Perennial or Subshrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Orange, orange-red, salmon, or yellow-orange, depending on variety |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to filtered sunlight; some varieties tolerate more sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organic-rich, well-drained loamy soil |
| Preferred Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–7.5 |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging |
| Climate | Warm, humid, tropical to subtropical conditions |
| Planting Season | Warm growing season; timing depends on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Use fresh seeds and follow supplier-specific sowing instructions |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed freshness and growing conditions; confirm with supplier |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions are preferred; follow the seed supplier's guidance |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 0.5–1 metre, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow adequate room for mature growth and airflow; adjust to variety and planting purpose |
| Propagation | Seeds or stem cuttings, depending on the variety |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare Fresh Seeds
Choose fresh Crossandra seeds from a reliable supplier. Check the seed packet for variety-specific instructions before planting. Fresh seed generally offers better establishment potential than seed that has been stored for an extended period.
Choose fresh Crossandra seeds from a reliable supplier. Check the seed packet for variety-specific instructions before planting. Fresh seed generally offers better establishment potential than seed that has been stored for an extended period.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill a seed tray or small pot with a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Make sure the container has drainage holes. A warm, sheltered location helps provide suitable conditions for seedling development.
Fill a seed tray or small pot with a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Make sure the container has drainage holes. A warm, sheltered location helps provide suitable conditions for seedling development.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended planting depth and spacing. Gently water the growing medium to settle it around the seeds without washing them away. Keep the medium moist but never saturated.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended planting depth and spacing. Gently water the growing medium to settle it around the seeds without washing them away. Keep the medium moist but never saturated.
Step 4: Provide Warmth and Suitable Light
Keep the seed tray in a warm location and maintain consistent moisture while waiting for germination. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright, filtered light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight on young seedlings and protect them from cold conditions.
Keep the seed tray in a warm location and maintain consistent moisture while waiting for germination. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright, filtered light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight on young seedlings and protect them from cold conditions.
Step 5: Transplant and Care for Seedlings
When seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots or a prepared garden bed. Use fertile, well-drained soil and provide partial shade or suitable filtered sunlight. Water regularly, avoid waterlogging, and remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming.
When seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots or a prepared garden bed. Use fertile, well-drained soil and provide partial shade or suitable filtered sunlight. Water regularly, avoid waterlogging, and remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming.
Bring Tropical Color to Your Garden with Crossandra
Crossandra Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a beautiful tropical flowering plant with vibrant blooms and attractive green foliage. Whether planted in containers, garden beds, or ornamental borders, Crossandra can brighten suitable outdoor spaces with the right growing conditions. Provide warmth, fertile soil, appropriate light, and consistent moisture to support healthy growth and flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Crossandra seed germination, flowering, and plant care.
How long does Crossandra take to grow from seeds?
Crossandra seed germination and seedling development depend on seed freshness, temperature, moisture, and growing conditions. After germination, seedlings need additional time to establish before transplanting. Use fresh seeds and follow the supplier's instructions for the expected germination period and transplanting stage.
Can Crossandra grow in pots indoors or on a balcony?
Yes. Crossandra can grow in containers when provided with adequate light, warmth, humidity, and drainage. Choose a pot with drainage holes and use a fertile, well-drained growing medium. Place the plant near a bright window or in a sheltered balcony location with filtered sunlight. Protect it from cold drafts and excessive direct afternoon sun.
Why is my Crossandra plant not flowering?
Poor flowering may result from insufficient light, cold temperatures, unsuitable watering, or inadequate growing conditions. Move the plant to a warmer location with suitable bright light, keep the soil evenly moist without waterlogging, and provide balanced plant nutrition as needed. Removing faded flower spikes can also help encourage further flowering.