Firecracker Flower
Scientific Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis Nees
Synonym: Crossandra undulaefolia
Family: Acanthaceae
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Keep inside in winter
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Southern India and Ceylon
Growth Habits: Tender evergreen shrubby perennial, up to 3 feet tall (40 cm)
Flowers: Light orange or pink flowers
Watering Needs: Regular to abundant water
Propagation: Seeds, tip cuttings in March
Blooming Habits:
Flowers continually for months
Propagation:
Germinate the seeds at around 80° F (26°C). They start germinating after 3-4 weeks and over a period of a couple of months depending on the freshness of the seeds.
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