Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
  
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
  
Desert, Dry areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
  
Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
  
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
  
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
  
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
  
In Hindi
Crossandra
  
एमु बुश
  
In German
Crossandra
  
Emu Bush
  
In French
Crossandra
  
Emu Bush
  
In Spanish
Crossandra
  
Emu Bush
  
In Greek
Crossandra
  
emu Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Crossandra
  
Emu de Bush
  
In Polish
Crossandra
  
Emu Bush
  
In Latin
Crossandra
  
Emu Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Acanthaceae
  
Myoporaceae
  
Genus
Crossandra
  
Eremophila
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myoporeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crossandra and Emu Bush
Season and care of Crossandra and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Emu Bush Physical Information
Crossandra and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Emu Bush are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Crossandra and Emu Bush
Care of Crossandra and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.