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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
RHAPHANUS sativus 'Cherry Belle'
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Cherry Belle Radish, Radish
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
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Crossandra and Radish
Wondering what are the properties of Crossandra and Radish? We provide you with everything About Crossandra and Radish. Crossandra doesn't have thorns and Radish doesn't have thorns. Also Crossandra does not have fragrant flowers. Crossandra has allergic reactions like and Radish 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 Radish and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crossandra and Radish
Season and care of Crossandra and Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Radish season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Radish is Neutral.
Crossandra and Radish Physical Information
Crossandra and Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Radish are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Radish flower color: White
- Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Crossandra and Radish
Care of Crossandra and Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Radish 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 Radish needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.