Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Australia
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
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Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Crossandra
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Crossandra
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Crossandra
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Crossandra
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Crossandra
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Crossandra
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Crossandra
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Acanthaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Crossandra
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Crossandra and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.