Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In German
Kracher-Blume
Nachtjasmin
In French
Firecracker fleur
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
flor petardo
dama de noche
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
flor foguete
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
petarda kwiat
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
flos Firecracker
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Acanthaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Firecracker Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine 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 Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.