Crossandra nilotica
Crossandra nilotica
- Native to:
- Angola, Burundi, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Crossandra
- Species:
- Crossandra nilotica
- USDA Symbol:
- CRNI7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, salmon, apricot
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter in soil
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions without pretreatment.