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Firecracker Flower

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

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Overview

The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright orange blossoms. Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. This perennial shines with high humidity and temperatures above 60°F. Ideal for garden beds or containers, its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Originating from South India and Sri Lanka

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1–3 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — orange flowers in the garden

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — typically growing 1 to 3 feet tall and about 1 to 2 feet wide

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub with orange blooms

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil; so it's well-suited for borders, image 57

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright, image 82

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — This plant has a modest size; the Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub with orange blooms; typically growing 1 to 3 feet tall and about 1 to 2 feet wide

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — is a vibrant tropical perennial that can add a flush of lively color to any landscape design

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — This perennial shines with high humidity and temperatures above 60°F; orange flowers in the, image 58

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — well-draining soil and benefits from regular feeding during the growing season; originating from South

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — the Firecracker Flower requires consistently moist; thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches, image 74

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — orange flowers in the garden; this lush plant boasts glossy green leaves and a profusion of, image 79

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — While it's a heat-loving species; this plant has a modest size, image 76

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — the Firecracker Flower requires consistently moist

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — this lush plant boasts glossy green leaves and a profusion of bright orange

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — it is important to protect it from the harsh midday sun, image 50

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil; so it's well-suited for borders

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — the Firecracker Flower requires consistently moist; thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub for full or half or shade; so partial shade locations are optimal

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — shrub for full or half or shade; so partial shade locations are optimal, image 81

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Originating from South India and Sri Lanka; its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — This perennial shines with high humidity and temperatures above 60°F; orange flowers in the garden

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — This plant has a modest size; the Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers, image 70

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — scientifically known as Crossandra infundibuliformis

Photographs by 11 contributors

Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
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Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Challiyan at Malayalam Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5 · source
Vaikoovery, CC BY 3.0 · source
Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Hedwig Storch, CC BY 3.0 · source
Krzystzof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Shagil Kannur, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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