Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Asia
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
DAUCUS carota 'Little Finger'
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Baby Carrot, Carrot, Little Finger Carrot
In Hindi
Crossandra
Hydrangea
In German
Crossandra
Hortensie
In French
Crossandra
Hortensia
In Spanish
Crossandra
Hortensia
In Greek
Crossandra
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Hortênsia
In Polish
Crossandra
Hortensja
In Latin
Crossandra
Hibiscus
Family
Acanthaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Crossandra and Carrot
Wondering what are the properties of Crossandra and Carrot? We provide you with everything About Crossandra and Carrot. Crossandra doesn't have thorns and Carrot doesn't have thorns. Also Crossandra does not have fragrant flowers. Crossandra has allergic reactions like and Carrot has allergic reactions like . 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 Crossandra and Carrot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crossandra and Carrot
Season and care of Crossandra and Carrot is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Carrot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carrot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Carrot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Carrot is Neutral.
Crossandra and Carrot Physical Information
Crossandra and Carrot physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Carrot height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Carrot are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carrot flower color: Green and Tan
- Carrot leaf color: Green
Care of Crossandra and Carrot
Care of Crossandra and Carrot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Carrot pruning is done 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 Carrot needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.