Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Kracher-Blume
Silver Sage
In French
Firecracker fleur
Silver Sage
In Spanish
flor petardo
silver Sage
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
flor foguete
silver Sage
In Polish
petarda kwiat
silver Sage
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Argentum Sage
Family
Acanthaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage
Care of Firecracker Flower and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage pruning is done 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.