Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In German
Kracher-Blume
Goumi
In French
Firecracker fleur
Goumi
In Spanish
flor petardo
Goumi
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Goumi
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Eau
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Woda
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Eau
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Acanthaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Goumi
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goumi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Goumi Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Goumi are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Goumi flower color: Not Available
- Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Care of Firecracker Flower and Goumi
Care of Firecracker Flower and Goumi 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 Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
