Dear Master Gardener: I just purchased a lovely orange flowering plant called Crossandra "Sundance." Will it last a long time as a houseplant or is it a seasonal plant that doesn’t last long? Answer: ...

I am looking for something to plant to add color to my landscape this summer in the area where begonias were planted for the winter. Previously, I’ve used pentas, coleus, and caladiums, all were fine, ...

Q-Several weeks ago I received a plant labeled ”crossandra.” It has shiny medium to dark green leaves, something like those of a gardenia but not as thick, and at the beginning there were spikes of ...

Dear Neil: I’ve been given a crossandra plant. How should I care for it? This is one of the nicest flowering container plants that we have. Give it a bright east window or a shaded patio. Keep it ...