Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southern Africa
Types
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Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Coastal Regions, 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
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Carissia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Carissa
In German
Kracher penstemon
carissa
In French
Firecracker penstemon
carissa
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
carissa
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
carissa
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
carissa
In Polish
petarda penstemon
carissa
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
carissa
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Carissa season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Carissa 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 Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.