Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Red Clover
In Hindi
Crossandra
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Crossandra
Rotklee
In French
Crossandra
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Crossandra
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Crossandra
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Crossandra
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Crossandra
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Acanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crossandra and Red Clover
Season and care of Crossandra and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Crossandra and Red Clover Physical Information
Crossandra and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Red Clover are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Crossandra and Red Clover
Care of Crossandra and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.