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| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Other Special Features of the Product | Attracts Pollinators, Pet Friendly |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Fall |
| Sunlight Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Product Care Instructions | water |
| Color | range |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| UPC | 810709030341 |
| Manufacturer | Tropical Plants of Florida |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Flower |
| Special Feature | Attracts Pollinators, Pet Friendly |
| Care Instructions | water |
Native to Sri Lanka and Southern India the orange marmalade firecracker plant known as crossandra is beautiful flowering plant, perfect for spring! Given its native regions, this flowering plant of course is going to love any tropical conditions you can provide. It’s a moderately fast grower, so plant this beauty in spring and watch it bloom! Another perk, this plant is known to attract butterflies when planted outdoors.
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade. It can stand some direct sunlight, and in winter it may need direct sunlight to stay warm and get the heat it desires. However, hot, direct sun may be too harsh and can result in leaves getting burned.
Water: During spring make sure to water frequently and do not allow it to fully dry out. It is not a drought tolerant plant. While it does not like to be soggy, crossandra does prefer to be slightly moist over slightly dry. You can reduce the amount of water given in winter.
Temperature: They love heat and can tolerate quite a lot of it. Conversely, it cannot stand the cold. Temperatures 55F and lower can cause damage to this plant.
Humidity: This plant loves humidity, needing medium to high amounts. Make sure to spritz your plant,use a humidifier, place around other plants, everything and anything you can do to provide it!
Feeding: Fertilize monthly during spring and summer, reduce to every other month during fall and winter.
Published studies have concluded “that active interaction with indoor plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress compared with mental work”. So if you’re feeling stressed out or anxious, go tend to your plant babies… or buy them another plant friend.
Use house plants to improve your indoor air quality! Nasa found certain houseplants do an excellent job removing toxins such as benzene, TCE, and formaldehyde from the air. Some notably hard working plants from their list: Peace Lily, Sansevieria Laurentii, Musa Banana, and Philodendron Selloum!
There is no middleman here! When you order from Tropical Plants of Florida, your plant is hand picked from our field, wrapped and prepared for its journey, then shipped to your home! Our plants are what you may consider "farm-to-table", or rather, farm-to-doorstep!
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