Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
South America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Babaco
In German
Kracher penstemon
Babaco
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Babaco
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Babaco
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Babaco
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Babaco
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Babaco
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Babaco
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Babaco has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Penstemon and Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Babaco season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.