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