Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In German
Kracher-Blume
Hortensie
In French
Firecracker fleur
Hortensia
In Spanish
flor petardo
Hortensia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Hortênsia
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Hortensja
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Hibiscus
Family
Acanthaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
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Properties of Firecracker Flower and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Batavia. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like and Batavia 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 Firecracker Flower and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Batavia
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Batavia Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Batavia are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Batavia
Care of Firecracker Flower and Batavia 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 Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.