Aboli Arka Ambara plant showing bright orange tubular flowers during summer bloom
Aboli Arka Ambara with pot shown how it is shipped from myBageecha
Close-up of Aboli Arka Ambara orange flowers with bright petals and lush foliage
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Aboli Arka Ambara plant showing bright orange tubular flowers during summer bloomAboli Arka Ambara with pot shown how it is shipped from myBageechaClose-up of Aboli Arka Ambara orange flowers with bright petals and lush foliage

Aboli Arka Ambara Plant

SKU: MYBG-FLOW-SHRUB-ARAM
Pot size: 5"
Price:
Rs.320.00

Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Aboli

Genus

Balcony

Use

Daily

Water Requirement

Orange

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Low

Maintenance

Yes

With Pots

Small

Size

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Product 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 .

Crossandra Orange

Aboli (Crossandra) belongs to the Acanthaceae family and thrives across India and Sri Lanka. This evergreen semi-shrub reaches approximately 4 feet in height, earning the nickname "Fire Cracker" for the distinctive crackling sound its mature seed pods produce when exposed to water. The plant displays glossy, wavy-edged foliage and distinctive fan-shaped flowers with three to five asymmetrical petals that bloom year-round. Flowers emerge from four-sided, stalked spikes in vibrant coral-orange hues, developing from buds clustered along the upper growth regions. The Arka Ambara variety is prized for its brilliant orange blooms and reliable flowering performance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking consistent color and botanical interest.

Environment

Crossandra enjoys the heat and high humidity. Crossandra could be cultivated in a wide range of soils. Fertile, red loamy soils with pH range of 6 to 7.5 are ideal for its cultivation

Keep the soil slightly moist with warm water in summer, reduce water during winter. Cold water triggers a state of shock causing the Crossandra plant to die.

Feed it using a liquid fertilizer for houseplants every two weeks from April to August and mist lightly when having challenges with humidity.

Landscape Use

Specimen or grouping or mass for shrub borders or foundations. Also effective as an informal hedge or low screen.

Flowering plants need access to bright sunlight to remain healthy and blooming. An easy facing balcony is the best place for the plants in Indian conditions. Try keeping them in bright sunlight but also where they get a little cover from the harsh afternoon sun. Some plants which are a little tender tend to burn due to the same.

Plants with thin leaves need daily watering and ones with thick leaves need watering 3-4 times a week. This will also depend on the season. Generally during the blooming period, plants love a lot of water. Try keeping the soil moist. During winters it is better to cut back on watering.

Keep the plants in a well drained soil with a drainage hole at the bottom. This will help to avoid over watering. Take care as to not leave stagnant water on top of the soil. Fertilise the plant once in 2-3 weeks during its blooming period. Do not fertilise it in winters.

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