Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico
Types
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Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
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, Never Over-water
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
Clay, 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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental 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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Kracher penstemon
Mexican Bambus
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
bambú mexicana
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Mexicanus Bamboo
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Mexican Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth 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 Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.