Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
-
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Crossandra
In German
Hortensie
Crossandra
In French
Hortensia
Crossandra
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crossandra
In Greek
υδραγεία
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crossandra
In Polish
Hortensja
Crossandra
In Latin
Hibiscus
Crossandra
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Batavia and Crossandra
Wondering what are the properties of Batavia and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Batavia and Crossandra. Batavia doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Batavia does not have fragrant flowers. Batavia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Crossandra has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Batavia and Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Batavia and Crossandra
Season and care of Batavia and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Batavia and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Batavia is Loam and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Batavia is Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Batavia and Crossandra Physical Information
Batavia and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Batavia and Crossandra are as follows:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Batavia and Crossandra
Care of Batavia and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Batavia 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.