Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
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
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Dill
In Hindi
आबोली
डिल प्लांट
In German
Kracher-Blume
Dill Pflanze
In French
Firecracker fleur
Dill usine
In Spanish
flor petardo
Dill Planta
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Dill roślin
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Family
Acanthaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
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Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Dill
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Dill Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Dill are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Dill
Care of Firecracker Flower and Dill 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 Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.