Wondering what are the properties of Hippeastrum and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Hippeastrum and Crossandra. Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Hippeastrum does not have fragrant flowers. Hippeastrum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Crossandra has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Hippeastrum and Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Hippeastrum and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Crossandra are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Care of Hippeastrum and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum 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.