Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Apple Tree
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
आबोली
In German
Apfelbaum
Kracher-Blume
In French
Pommier
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Manzano
flor petardo
In Greek
μηλιά
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Macieira
flor foguete
In Polish
jabłoń
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Arbore
flos Firecracker
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Firecracker Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower
Care of Apple Tree and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.