Red Crossandra live plant, small pot, 1 count

The **Red Crossandra** (*Crossandra infundibuliformis*), is a vibrant tropical plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It’s prized for its **brilliant red blooms**, glossy foliage, and ability to flower nearly year-round in warm climates. ### 🌺 Plant Profile: Red Crossandra | Attribute | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Botanical Name** | *Crossandra infundibuliformis* | | **Family** | Acanthaceae | | **Type** | Tropical perennial or annual | | **Height** | 1–3 feet tall | | **Width** | 1–2 feet wide | | **Bloom Time** | Spring through fall; nearly continuous in warm climates | | **Native Area** | India, Sri Lanka | | **USDA Zones** | 9–11 (can be grown as annual or houseplant elsewhere) | ### 🌿 Growing Conditions | Requirement | Details | | **Light** | Bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade | | **Soil** | Loamy, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.8–6.5) | | **Watering** | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy | | **Humidity** | Prefers high humidity; mist leaves if grown indoors | | **Temperature** | Thrives above 55°F; protect from frost | ### 🌱 Care Tips - **Deadheading**: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. - **Fertilizing**: Feed every 3 weeks during growing season with liquid fertilizer. - **Repotting**: If grown in containers, repot annually to prevent root crowding. - **Winter Care**: In colder climates, bring indoors and place near a bright window. - **Pollinator Magnet**: Attracts butterflies and bees. - **Unique Blooms**: Flowers emerge in stacked, spear-like spikes with asymmetrical petals. - **Companion Plants**: Pairs beautifully with impatiens, coleus, caladiums, and begonias.