Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Humid climates
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Whole plant
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Homalomena
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Homalomena
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Homalomena
Kracher penstemon
In French
Homalomena
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Homalomena
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Homalomena
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
homalomena
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Homalomena
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Homalomena
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Araceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Homalomena and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.