Crossandra infundibuliformis
Crossandra infundibuliformis
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Somalia, Sri Lanka
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Crossandra
- Species:
- Crossandra infundibuliformis
- USDA Symbol:
- CRIN29
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, yellow, red, pink, coral
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions with high humidity
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warmth (70-75°F) and high humidity for germination. Light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI