Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Madagascar
Types
-
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Bottle Palm
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Palm
In German
Kracher penstemon
Palme
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Paume
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Palma
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Palma
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Palma
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Vero
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Bottle Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bottle Palm 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 Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.