Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Lobelia
Firecracker Flower
In German
Lobelie
Kracher-Blume
In French
Lobelia
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Lobelia
flor petardo
In Greek
λοβηλία
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Lobélia
flor foguete
In Polish
Lobelia
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Lobelia
flos Firecracker
Family
Campanulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Firecracker Flower. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Lobelia and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower
Care of Lobelia and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.