Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
आबोली
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Kracher-Blume
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Firecracker fleur
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
flor petardo
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Acanthaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut
Care of Firecracker Flower and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.