Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Arjuna
In Hindi
Crossandra
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Crossandra
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Crossandra
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Crossandra
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Crossandra
arjuna
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Crossandra
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Crossandra
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Acanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crossandra and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Crossandra and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Crossandra and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Crossandra and Arjuna Tree
Care of Crossandra and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.