Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Rolande'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Bush Bean, Green Been, Rolande Green Bean
Firecracker Flower
In German
Hortensie
Kracher-Blume
In French
Hortensia
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Hortensia
flor petardo
In Greek
υδραγεία
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
flor foguete
In Polish
Hortensja
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Hibiscus
flos Firecracker
Family
Fabaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower. Bush Bea doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Bush Bea does not have fragrant flowers. Bush Bea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Bea season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bush Bea is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Bea is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Bea height is 30.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Bush Bea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Bush Bea leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower
Care of Bush Bea and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Bea pruning is done 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 Bush Bea needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.