Plant Guide: Crossandra

February 2, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on November 7th, 2021 at 12:37 am

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1 Want bright and beautiful colors that last months? Try growing crossandra!Gorgeous Crossandra does well indoors, and even better in containers.

2 Grow Zone: Grows well in zones 10-11.

3 Water and Sun Needs: Does best in indirect sunlight. Water regularly, never allowing the soil to dry out.

4 Average Size: This plant should grow to be about 1 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide.

5 Plant Type: Depending on the variety, it can be an annual or perennial.

6 Special Features: Grows exceptionally well in containers and is known for being very low maintenance!

7 How to Get Started: Bright but indirect sunlight is the place for these bad boys. If planting in a container, choose a rich, peat soil. Make sure that the soil used is well-draining, or you may have an issue with root rot. Bi-weekly, fertilize your plants with a weak soil (such as Miracle Gro). When temps cool off, do not fertilize as frequently.

8 When to Harvest: No harvest, but expect these to bloom from late spring to early autumn.

9 What to Plant It With: French Marigold, Pentas, and Zinnia.

10 Interested in learning more? Check out my gardening tips and tricks:

11 Pretty Flowers Perfect for A Cutting Garden

12 How to Make Seed Paper for Planting

Want bright and beautiful colors that last months? Try growing crossandra!Gorgeous Crossandra does well indoors, and even better in containers.

Grow Zone: Grows well in zones 10-11.

Water and Sun Needs: Does best in indirect sunlight. Water regularly, never allowing the soil to dry out.

Average Size: This plant should grow to be about 1 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide.

Plant Type: Depending on the variety, it can be an annual or perennial.

Special Features: Grows exceptionally well in containers and is known for being very low maintenance!

How to Get Started: Bright but indirect sunlight is the place for these bad boys. If planting in a container, choose a rich, peat soil. Make sure that the soil used is well-draining, or you may have an issue with root rot. Bi-weekly, fertilize your plants with a weak soil (such as Miracle Gro). When temps cool off, do not fertilize as frequently.

When to Harvest: No harvest, but expect these to bloom from late spring to early autumn.

What to Plant It With: French Marigold, Pentas, and Zinnia.

Interested in learning more? Check out my gardening tips and tricks:

Pretty Flowers Perfect for A Cutting Garden

How to Make Seed Paper for Planting

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