Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Cold Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
आबोली
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Kracher-Blume
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
flor petardo
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
flor foguete
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
flos Firecracker
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower. Black Raspberry has thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower
Care of Black Raspberry and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Black Raspberry 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.