Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa henryi
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Rosa henryi
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Rosa henryi
आबोली
In German
Rosa henryi
Kracher-Blume
In French
Rosa henryi
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Rosa henryi
flor petardo
In Greek
Rosa henryi
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Rosa henryi
flor foguete
In Polish
Rosa henryi
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Rosa henryi
flos Firecracker
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Brodiaeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower. Rosa Henryi has thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Rosa Henryi does not have fragrant flowers. Rosa Henryi has allergic reactions like Rash and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rosa Henryi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rosa Henryi is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Rosa Henryi is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Rosa Henryi height is 100.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Rosa Henryi flower color: White
Rosa Henryi leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower
Care of Rosa Henryi and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rosa Henryi 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 Rosa Henryi 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.