Firecracker Flower

Pawpaw

About Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw

Firecracker Flower

Pawpaw

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Crossandra, Firecracker Plant

Number of Varieties

508

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Habitat

gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas

Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-9

8-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

40.60 cm1,371.60 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red

Purple, Burgundy, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Wounds

Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

ASIMINA triloba

Common Name

Firecracker Flower

Pawpaw

In Hindi

आबोली

गंदा संयंत्र

In German

Kracher-Blume

Papaya Pflanze

In French

Firecracker fleur

usine de papaye

In Spanish

flor petardo

planta de la papaya

In Greek

πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι

φυτό pawpaw

In Portuguese

flor foguete

planta mamão

In Polish

petarda kwiat

pawpaw roślin

In Latin

flos Firecracker

quince herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Magnoliales

Family

Acanthaceae

Annonaceae

Genus

Crossandra

Asimina Adans

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Brodiaeoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw

Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Pawpaw doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw

Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.

Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw Physical Information

Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw are as follows:

Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw

Care of Firecracker Flower and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.