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Firecracker Flower
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Eucalyptus
About Eucalyptus and Firecracker Flower


What is
Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Shrubs, Trees   
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India   
Australia   
Types
Not Available   
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona   
Number of Varieties
Not Available   
700   
13
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas   
River side   
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
9-10   
AHS Heat Zone
10-9   
10-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24   
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
40.60 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
25.40 cm   
99+
32.81 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red   
Pink, Red, White   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Yellow Brown   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Gray Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green   
Gray Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Gray Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oval   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loam   
Well drained   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Slightly Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Summer, Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer   
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Slightly Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam   
Well drained   
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   
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Insects   
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
Yes   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies   
Birds   
Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds   
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves   
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry   
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis   
Eucalyptus   
Common Name
Firecracker Flower   
Eucalyptus   
In Hindi
आबोली   
नीलगिरी   
In German
Kracher-Blume   
Eukalyptus   
In French
Firecracker fleur   
Eucalyptus   
In Spanish
flor petardo   
Eucalipto   
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι   
ευκάλυπτος   
In Portuguese
flor foguete   
Eucalipto   
In Polish
petarda kwiat   
Eukaliptus   
In Latin
flos Firecracker   
Eucalyptus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Lamiales   
Myrtales   
Family
Acanthaceae   
Myrtaceae   
Genus
Crossandra   
Eucalyptus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   
Tribe
Not Available   
Eucalypteae   
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae   
Myrtoideae   
Number of Species
5   
99+
700   
27
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Properties of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus

Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus

Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.

Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus Physical Information

Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus are as follows:

Care of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus

Care of Firecracker Flower and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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