Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Eria
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Eria
Kracher penstemon
In French
Eria
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Eria
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
eria
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
eria
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Eria
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Pinalia
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Properties of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Eria and Firecracker Penstemon. Eria doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like . 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 Eria and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eria and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Eria and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Eria and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.