Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
firethorn
Water Celery
In German
firethorn
Wasser Sellerie
In French
firethorn
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
firethorn
El apio agua
In Greek
firethorn
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
firethorn
Aipo água
In Polish
firethorn
Seler Woda
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Aqua Apium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pyracantha
Oenanthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Water Celery
Season and care of Firethorn and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Water Celery Physical Information
Firethorn and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Water Celery are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Water Celery
Care of Firethorn and Water Celery 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 Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.