Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
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Habitat
-
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Macadamia
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Macadamia
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Macadamia
Kracher penstemon
In French
Macadamia
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Macadamia
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Macadamia
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Macadamia
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Macadamia
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Proteaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Macadamia and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves 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 Macadamia 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.