Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Caribbean
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Fuchsia
In German
Kracher-Blume
Fuchsie
In French
Firecracker fleur
Fuchsia
In Spanish
flor petardo
Fucsia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
φουξία
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Fúcsia
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Fuksja
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Fuchsia
Family
Acanthaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
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Properties of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like . 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia
Care of Firecracker Flower and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.