Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Chrysanths
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
आबोली
In German
Chrysanthemen
Kracher-Blume
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Crisantemos
flor petardo
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
flor foguete
In Polish
Chryzantemy
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
flos Firecracker
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Crossandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. 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 Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower
Care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chrysanthemum 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.