Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
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 young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Sugar Apple
In German
Kracher-Blume
Zuckerapfel
In French
Firecracker fleur
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
flor petardo
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Pinha
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Acanthaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple
Care of Firecracker Flower and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.