Description

Aboli or Crossandra is an erect, herbaceous perennial ever green semi shrub growing to a height of 4ft . Commonly called Fire Cracker because of its mature brackets cracking sound when put in water . Aboli has glossy, wavy-margined leaves and fan-shaped flowers, which may appear at any time throughout the year.The flowers are unusually shaped with 3 to 5 asymmetrical petals. They grow from four-sided stalked spikes, and have a tube-like inch stalk.

Family

Acanthaceae

Origin

Africa & Arabian Peninsula

Care Instructions

• Put the plant in a place that receives proper sunlight for the healthy growth of the plant especially morning and evening sunlight.


• These plants require well-drained soil rich in organic matter.


• Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.


• You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts.


• You should prune and apply organic fertilizer.


• When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.


• While re-potting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.

Flowering Plant Care

• Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.


• Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.


• Require natural direct light.


• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.






Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Well draining and nutrient-rich soil
Soil	Moderately
Temperature	18 to 35 degrees Celcius
Fertilizer	Use any organic fertilizer





Flowering Plant Special Feature




Beautiful flowering plant.





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