Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Firecracker Flower
In German
Mulga
Kracher-Blume
In French
Mulga
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Mulga
flor petardo
In Greek
mulga
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Mulga
flor foguete
In Polish
Mulga
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Mulga
flos Firecracker
Family
Fabaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, 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 Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Firecracker Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower
Care of Mulga Tree and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mulga Tree 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.