Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Southeastern Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
  
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
10-9
  
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
  
Orange, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Balanced liquid fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Agroforestry
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
  
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
  
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
  
Common Name
Desert Willow
  
Crossandra, firecracker flower
  
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
  
Crossandra
  
In German
Wüsten Weide
  
Crossandra
  
In French
desert Willow
  
Crossandra
  
In Spanish
Desert Willow
  
Crossandra
  
In Greek
έρημο Willow
  
Crossandra
  
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
  
Crossandra
  
In Polish
desert Willow
  
Crossandra
  
In Latin
desert Willow
  
Crossandra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Chilopsis
  
Crossandra
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Crossandra
Season and care of Desert Willow and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Crossandra Physical Information
Desert Willow and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Crossandra are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Crossandra
Care of Desert Willow and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.