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Crossandra nilotica by salidi
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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crossandra (kros-AN-druh)
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Species
nilotica (ny-LOH-tee-kuh)
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Synonym
Crossandra brachystachys
Crossandra nilotica subsp. acuminata
Crossandra nilotica var. acuminata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Baytown, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

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