Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Acer griseum
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
paperbark maple
आबोली
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Kracher-Blume
In French
érable paperbark
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
arce paperbark
flor petardo
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
flor foguete
In Polish
klon paperbark
petarda kwiat
In Latin
paperbark acernis
flos Firecracker
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower. Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Maple has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like . 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 Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower
Care of Paperbark Maple and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Paperbark Maple 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.