Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
चकोतरा
In German
Kracher penstemon
Grapefruit
In French
Firecracker penstemon
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pomelo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Toranja
In Polish
petarda penstemon
grejpfrut
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
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Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Grapefruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.