Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Africa, Asia
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Kracher-Blume
Aubergine
In French
Firecracker fleur
Aubergine
In Spanish
flor petardo
Berenjena
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Berinjela
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Bakłażan
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Eggplant
Family
Acanthaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Eggplant
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Eggplant Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Eggplant are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Eggplant
Care of Firecracker Flower and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.