Family: Acanthaceae
Scientific Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis Tropic Flame
Common Name: Crossandra Topic Flame, Firecracker Flower Tropic Flame
| Description | A tropical shrub with bright orange flowers. |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | (9)10-11 |
| Sunlight | full, partial sun (4-6 hrs) |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | hardy to 45-55 degrees F |
| Flowers | bright orange, 4 sided spike |
| Fruit | seed pods explode spreading the seeds, hence "Firecracker Plant" |
| Leaves | glossy green |
| Dimensions | 10 by 8 inches (HS) |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Native Site | Southern India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka |
| Notes & Reference | Ball Seed company plant data |
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