Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Firecracker Flower
In German
sasanqua
Kracher-Blume
In French
sasanqua
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
sasanqua
flor petardo
In Greek
sasanqua
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Sasankya
flor foguete
In Polish
Sasankya
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Sasankya
flos Firecracker
Family
Theaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Camellia
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower
Care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.