Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Winter heath
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Crossandra
In German
Alpine Heath
Crossandra
In French
Alpine Heath
Crossandra
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Crossandra
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Crossandra
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Crossandra
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Crossandra
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Crossandra
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Crossandra Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Crossandra are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Crossandra
Care of Alpine Heath and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.