Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Carnegiea gigantea
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used As Food, 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, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Saguaro
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Saguaro
In German
Kracher penstemon
Saguaro
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Saguaro
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Saguaro
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Saguaro
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Saguaro
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Saguaro
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Carnegiea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Saguaro 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 Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Saguaro season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Saguaro 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 Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.