Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Amur Maple
Firecracker Flower
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Kracher-Blume
In French
érable de l'Amour
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
arce de Amur
flor petardo
In Greek
Amur Maple
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
flor foguete
In Polish
klon amur
petarda kwiat
In Latin
amur acernis
flos Firecracker
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower
Care of Amur Maple and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.