About Firecracker Flower and Abelia
Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Glossy abelia
In German
Kracher-Blume
Abelia
In French
Firecracker fleur
Abelia
In Spanish
flor petardo
Abelia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Abelia
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Abelia
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Abelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Acanthaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Firecracker Flower and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Abelia. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Abelia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Firecracker Flower and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Abelia
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Abelia Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Abelia are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Firecracker Flower and Abelia
Care of Firecracker Flower and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.