Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Lupinus
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
आबोली
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Kracher-Blume
lupine
In French
Firecracker fleur
usine de lupin
In Spanish
flor petardo
planta de lupino
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
flor foguete
tremoço planta
In Polish
petarda kwiat
łubin roślin
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Plinio herba
Family
Acanthaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Lupine
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Firecracker Flower and Lupine Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Lupine are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Lupine
Care of Firecracker Flower and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.