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Orange Marmalade Crossandra

Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Orange Marmalade'

Orange Marmalade Crossandra

Height

2 ft

Spread

2 ft

Light

full sun, part shade

Water

low, medium

Season

spring, summer, fall

Comments

Sometimes called Firecracker Plant. A shade-loving, showy tropical plant native to Asia and Africa. Blooms nearly continuously with bright orange flowers along spear-shaped spikes above glossy, deep-green foliage. Can be planted outdoors or indoors, making a great container plant. Pest-resistant, but requires well-drained soil and grows vigorously so may require frequent repotting.

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