Firecracker Flower - Crossandra infundibuliformis - Live Tropical Plant - Orange Bloom - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

The product is a starter-sized plant with an approximate 4-inch-diameter root zone. The plant will be a minimum of 6 to 8 inches tall. It will not have buds or blooms on arrival. Starter-sized plants are intended for a gardener to plant and grow to their mature size.

• Crossandra infundibuliformis, or Firecracker Flower, is an award-winning garden choice for its easygoing nature and vibrant peach-orange flowers. During the warm season, Crossandra appears to continually boast bright, asymmetric, clustered flowers in shades of apricot, orange, and peach. An incredibly versatile plant, Firecracker Flower will thrive in areas with dappled shade to those with bright light.
• Firecracker Flower can be a bit of a misnomer for this plant, as the name actually has nothing to do with its flower. Near the end of the season, Crossandra will develop seed pods that grow until full and then explode to shower the surrounding area in seeds on a warm, windy day. The prolific reproduction method makes Crossandra ideal for areas where self-seeding is a benefit. However, seed pods may be pruned away if desired.
• Care: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in full sun to light shade. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants will become spotted, weak, thin, and fail to flower as expected. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in spring thereafter. Prune after flowering to control size, shape, and remove seed pods.
• Indoor Growing: Crossandra can be grown indoors, but modifications such as higher temperatures and/or supplemental lighting may be necessary for flowering indoors.
• Climate: Crossandra is a tropical plant and is recommended for growing in USDA Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not take factors such as humidity, rainfall, or day/night temperature variations into consideration. Every growing environment has unique challenges