Crossandra infundibuliformis – fire flower with abundant blooming

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

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

🌺 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Crossandra infundibuliformis

• Popular names: fire flower, flame of India

• Family: Acanthaceae

• Plant type: perennial, decorative with flowers

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

• Leaves: green, glossy, oval

☀️ Growing conditions:

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

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

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

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

• Soil: well-drained, rich in organic matter

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

✔️ Recommendations:

• The perfect plant to add continuous color to 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 price shown is for a plant with or without flowers.

Height with pot included 15 cm

The flowers are heat-sensitive and may be lost during transportation or before the order is shipped, but the plant reblooms easily.
The price displayed is for a plant with or without flowers.