Crossandra infundibuliformis D13 (Květina 'Ohňostroj')

Crossandra, also known as fire flower, is a tropical decorative flowering plant, native to southern India and Sri Lanka. Appreciated for its long-lasting and continuous blooming, Crossandra produces intensely colored flowers – usually orange, red, coral, or pink, resembling small overlapping fans. The leaves are glossy, dark green, beautifully contrasting with the flowers.

It is ideal as a houseplant, especially if it receives filtered light and constant humidity.

🌺 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Crossandra infundibuliformis

• Common names: fire flower, flame of India

• Family: Acanthaceae

• Plant type: perennial, decorative flowering

• Flowers: orange, red-coral, pink or yellow, tubular shaped, grouped in inflorescences

• Leaves: green, glossy, oval

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers strong indirect light; does not tolerate strong direct sun

• Temperature: optimal between 18–28°C; sensitive to cold

• Watering: regular – substrate should be kept slightly moist, but not soaked

• Humidity: loves humid atmosphere – ideal in bright bathrooms or with regular misting

• Soil: well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Fertilization: every 2 weeks during active period (spring–summer), with fertilizer for flowering plants

✔️ Recommendations:

• Perfect plant to add continuous color in a bright space

• Suitable for indoor pots, protected terraces or balconies

• Can be pruned to encourage a compact shape and branching

• Attracts butterflies and can be used in tropical design

Note: The plant is delivered in a plastic pot. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.

Height including pot 25 cm