Crossandra, Firecracker Flower Plant
Plant’s Nirvana
SKU: PN001
Crossandra Firecracker Flower Plants have narrow, oblong leaves and showy peach or coral flowers. It's grown as a bedding plant in tropical and subtropical areas and as an annual in northern areas. It also can be grown indoors. Crossandra is best planted in the spring and is a moderate to fast grower. If you meet its requirements for moisture and light, your plant should bloom in about seven months.
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Fast growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Provide average, well-drained soil; shelter from harsh, drying winds.
Planting And Care
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Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
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Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.
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You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.
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You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.