Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Kracher-Blume
Emu Bush
In French
Firecracker fleur
Emu Bush
In Spanish
flor petardo
Emu Bush
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Emu de Bush
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Emu Bush
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Emu Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Acanthaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush
Care of Firecracker Flower and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.