Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Central America, South America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Ornamental Corn
In Hindi
firethorn
Hydrangea
In German
firethorn
Hortensie
In French
firethorn
Hortensia
In Spanish
firethorn
Hortensia
In Greek
firethorn
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
firethorn
Hortênsia
In Polish
firethorn
Hortensja
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Ornamental Corn. Firethorn has thorns and Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like and Ornamental Corn has allergic reactions like . 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 Firethorn and Ornamental Corn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn
Season and care of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Ornamental Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Corn is Neutral.
Firethorn and Ornamental Corn Physical Information
Firethorn and Ornamental Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
- Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn
Care of Firethorn and Ornamental Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Ornamental Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.