Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
red willow
In Hindi
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In German
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In French
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In Spanish
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In Greek
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In Portuguese
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In Polish
Crossandra
silky dogwood
In Latin
Crossandra
silky dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cornales
Family
Acanthaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crossandra and Silky Dogwood
Season and care of Crossandra and Silky Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Silky Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silky Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Silky Dogwood Physical Information
Crossandra and Silky Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Silky Dogwood are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
- Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crossandra and Silky Dogwood
Care of Crossandra and Silky Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.