Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
आबोली
Ranunculus
In German
Kracher-Blume
Ranunkel
In French
Firecracker fleur
Ranunculus
In Spanish
flor petardo
ranúnculo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Ranogkylos
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Ranogkylos
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Ranogkylos
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Acanthaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus
Care of Firecracker Flower and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.