Tropic Flame Crossandra

Tropic Flame is a compact, mounded Crossandra selected for warm-climate color and container displays. Ball Seed lists this exact selection as heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, with a 10-inch height and 8-inch spread. The [Ball Seed profile](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=020301556001869) gives its growing details, and [Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria](https://hortflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/taxon/ada3069a-5340-11e7-b82b-005056b0018f) records the cultivar name. ## Flowers and placement Use Tropic Flame in a sunny container or warm garden planting where it can bloom from late spring through summer. Its rounded habit suits small pots and mixed tropical displays. Crossandra is grown outdoors in tropical climates and as a houseplant or seasonal annual in cooler regions. ## Growing conditions Provide warmth, bright light, and regular moisture in soil that drains freely. Ball Seed lists medium water needs and an outdoor hardiness threshold of 45°F; protect plants from colder conditions. NC State Extension notes that cold below 55°F can cause Crossandra to drop leaves. ## Maintenance Water when the surface begins to dry, and avoid leaving roots in standing water. Pinch tips to promote branching and remove faded flowers to encourage additional blooms.