Crossandra (Aboli)
Salmon-orange flowers over glossy green leaves.
Large red flowers through the warm months; a sunny-balcony favourite.
A classic flowering shrub with large red blooms through the warm months, well suited to sunny balconies, terraces and gardens.
Where it grows best: full sun (at least 5–6 hours) and regular watering in summer. Feed every few weeks during the growing season and prune lightly after flowering to keep it bushy.
Good to know: watch for mealybugs and aphids under the leaves; a neem oil spray helps keep them in check.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
| Common Name | Gudhal, China Rose |
| Flowering Season | Spring, Summer, Monsoon |
| Suitable For | Balcony, Terrace, Garden |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | High |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate Care |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Height | 45 cm |
|---|
| Feature | Local nurseries | Others | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Poor health, no quality checks | Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check | Inconsistent |
| Pests | Common issue | Pest-controlled | Possible risk |
| Repotting | Needed (comes in a bag) | Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot | Varies |
| Soil | Standard soil | Pre-mixedPre-fertilised | Standard soil |
| After-sale help | None | Expert plant care support | None |
| Guarantee | No guarantee | Free replacementIf it arrives damaged | Conditional |
Salmon-orange flowers over glossy green leaves.
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