Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Crossandra

Species:

Crossandra pinguior

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, red-orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Requires warm temperatures (21-24°C) and consistent moisture for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI