Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
आबोली
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Kracher-Blume
Tulpenbaum
In French
Firecracker fleur
tulipier
In Spanish
flor petardo
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
flor foguete
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
petarda kwiat
tulipanowiec
In Latin
flos Firecracker
Tulipa arbore
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Acanthaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
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Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree
Care of Firecracker Flower and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.