Firecracker flower.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Tropical evergreen shrub

Luz

Bright indirect light is best, though it can handle some morning sun.

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 5 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

1 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy, as this plant dislikes drying out completely. High humidity is key to preventing leaf drop and encouraging continuous flowering. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is too wet or the air is too dry.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Pinch back stems to encourage a bushier shape and more blooms.

Trasplante

Repot in the spring when the roots begin to crowd the container.

Suelo

Well draining, peat based potting mix

pH del suelo

6.1 to 7.5

Seguridad

Mascotas

This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy dark green leaves
• Bright orange or salmon flowers
• Spikes of fan shaped blooms
• Compact bushy growth habit

Ciencia

Familia

Acanthaceae

Género

Crossandra

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.