Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Rainforest
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Anthurium
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Anthurium
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Anthurium
Kracher penstemon
In French
Anthurium
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Anthurium
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
ανθούρια
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Anthurium
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
anturium
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Anthurium
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Anthurium
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon. Anthurium doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Anthurium does not have fragrant flowers. Anthurium has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Anthurium is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
Anthurium leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Anthurium and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anthurium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.