Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Turpentine bush
In German
Kracher-Blume
Aguirre
In French
Firecracker fleur
Aguirre
In Spanish
flor petardo
Aguirre
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Aguirre
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Aguirre
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Aguirre
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Acanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Crossandra
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Aguirre. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Aguirre 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 Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aguirre season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Aguirre Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre
Care of Firecracker Flower and Aguirre 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 Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.