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