 | Firecracker Plant Crossandra infundibuliformis Acanthaceae Evergreen pot plant; glossy oval leaves; terminal spikes of flowers; conspicuous bracts. Plant Form or Habit: rounded Plant Use: rotational color pot plant Exposure: medium Flower Color: orange Blooming Period: spring summer fall Height: 1-3 feet Width: same Foliage Texture: medium Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: medium Additional Comments: Keep evenly moist; avoid drafts; maintain high relative humidity to increase flowering; pinch back to encourage compact growth; good light in the winter enhances flowering.
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