FlowerPerennialModerate

Guinean Crossandra

Crossandra guineensis

Family: Acanthaceae

Guinean Crossandra grows in partial shade and prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Guinean Crossandra

Guinean Crossandra growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, humus-rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Guinean Crossandra as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.

Plant Overview

Guinean Crossandra (Crossandra guineensis) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-3692
Family
Acanthaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Guinean Crossandra is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, humus-rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil
Moist, humus-rich soil
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-150 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.