Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Shrub
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Woods
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
common hazel
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Crossandra
In German
contorted filbert
Crossandra
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Crossandra
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Crossandra
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Crossandra
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Crossandra
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Crossandra
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Crossandra
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Crossandra Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Crossandra are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Crossandra
Care of Contorted Filbert and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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.