Crossandra pungens
Also Known As
- Firecracker Flower
- Firecracker Plant
- Kanakambaram
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Crossandra pungens plant details
Crossandra pungens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crossandra pungens
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crossandra pungens
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Crossandra pungens plant
How to Grow Crossandra pungens
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Crossandra for your garden
aka Crossandra, Orange Sherbert Firecracker Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Lutea Firecracker Flower, Yellow Firecracker Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Crossandra, Nile Queen Red Firecracker Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Apricot Sun Firecracker Flower, Crossandra
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - low
aka Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Yellow Splash', Firecracker Flower, Firecracker Plant, Tropic Yellow Splash Firecracker Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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