Crossandra, Firecracker Flower, Firecracker Plant 'Tropic Yellow Splash'

Crossandra

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crossandra (kros-AN-druh)
Synonym
Crossandra infundibuliformis
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Princeton, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Deland, FL | February 2005 | positive

I have had this plant growing outside for 3 years, it freezes if we have below 40 degrees, (Fl. zone 9) but comes back. Mine is starti...Read More

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | September 2004 | positive

This cultivar is smaller and more compact than the salmon-colored traditional crossandra. I got my seeds from Seymour's Selected Seeds. ...Read More

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