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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) — which can grow up to 2 inches in size; shrub for full or half or shade, image 66

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — it is important to protect it from the harsh midday sun, image 77

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — or salmon-colored flowers that resemble a burst of fireworks; the Firecracker Flower requires consistently

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — the Crossandra thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11; scientifically known as Crossandra, image 67

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

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — or salmon-colored flowers that resemble a burst of fireworks; the Firecracker Flower requires, image 65

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

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — well-draining soil and benefits from regular feeding during the growing season; originating, image 75

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright, image 28

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — so it's well-suited for borders

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — typically growing 1 to 3 feet tall and about 1 to 2 feet wide; is a vibrant tropical perennial that can add

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Ideal for garden beds or containers, image 59

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Thangaraj Kumaravel from Chennai, India, CC BY 2.0 · source
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