Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Grass
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Crossandra
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Acanthaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Crossandra and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.