Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Madagascar
Types
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
आबोली
Umbrella Plant
In German
Kracher-Blume
Dach-Anlage
In French
Firecracker fleur
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
flor petardo
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
petarda kwiat
parasol roślin
In Latin
flos Firecracker
O Planta
Family
Acanthaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge. Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Firecracker Flower and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.