Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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
Pests and diseases free
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
orange jessamine
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
आबोली
In German
Hammersträucher
Kracher-Blume
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Cestrum
flor petardo
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
flor foguete
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
flos Firecracker
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Solanaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower. Cestrum aurantiacum doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Cestrum aurantiacum does not have fragrant flowers. Cestrum aurantiacum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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.