Description
Crossandra infundibuliformis, the firecracker flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to southern India and Sri Lanka. It is most often found in south Indian region Malenadu and Kerala.
Germination Guide
🌍 India and Sri Lanka
Easy
Crossandra infundibuliformis, known as Firecracker Flower, is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka, prized for its vibrant orange, yellow, or pink flowers and ability to bloom year-round.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 21 days
Temperature
Min 21°C
Ideal 24°C
Max 27°C
Light
🌑 Darkness required
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-draining potting mix with peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite
Recommended container
seed tray or pot with drainage holes
Growing Tips
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use warm water when watering (avoid cold water that can shock roots). Maintain high humidity. Provide greenhouse effect with plastic covering. Seeds located in exploding seed pods that release upon high humidity. Blooms appear approximately 4 months after sowing.
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