Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Shrub
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
common hazel
In Hindi
आबोली
contorted filbert
In German
Kracher-Blume
contorted filbert
In French
Firecracker fleur
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
flor petardo
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
flor foguete
filbert contorcido
In Polish
petarda kwiat
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
flos Firecracker
contortis Avellanam
Family
Acanthaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
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Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert
Care of Firecracker Flower and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.