Crossandra

Crossandra prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Crossandra Water Frequency →

Crossandra Root Rot →

Crossandra may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Crossandra Light Requirements →

Crossandra Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Crossandra doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Crossandra Humidity Needs →

Crossandra does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Crossandra →

Best Pots for Crossandra →

When and How to Successfully Repot Crossandra →

What Are Healthy Crossandra Roots →

Crossandra should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Crossandra →

Crossandra is native to Asia and Madagascar.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Crossandra can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Crossandra Temperature Tolerance →

Crossandra Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Crossandra →

When to Plant Crossandra →

How to Plant Crossandra →

Where to Plant Crossandra →

Winter Care for Crossandra →

Best Companion Plants for Crossandra →

Is Crossandra a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Crossandra, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Crossandra →

What Eats Crossandra? →

• Drooping Crossandra Leaves →
• Crossandra Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Crossandra →
• Brown Spots on Crossandra →
• Crossandra Leaves Falling Over →
• Crossandra Leaves Curling →
• Crossandra Yellow Leaves →
• Crossandra Root Rot →
• Why Is My Crossandra Wilting? →