Crossandra (Kanakambaram / Firecracker Flower)
Crossandra infundibuliformis
About Crossandra (Kanakambaram / Firecracker Flower)
A highly popular commercial loose-flower crop in Southern India. Produces constant flushes of vibrant orange/apricot flowers. Highly prized for terrace pots due to its non-stop blooming habit.
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