Firecracker Plant

Crossandra infundibuliformis, Acanthaceae

Evergreen pot plant; glossy oval leaves; terminal spikes of flowers; conspicuous bracts. Keep evenly moist; avoid drafts; maintain high relative humidity to increase flowering; pinch back to encourage compact growth; good light in the winter enhances flowering.

• Plant Form or Habit: rounded
• Plant Use: rotational color pot plant
• Exposure: medium
• Flower Color: orange
• Blooming Period: spring summer fall
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Width: same
• Foliage Texture: medium
• Heat Tolerance: medium
• Water Requirements: medium