Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Silverberry
आबोली
In German
Silverberry
Kracher-Blume
In French
Silverberry
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Silverberry
flor petardo
In Greek
Silverberry
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Silverberry
flor foguete
In Polish
Silverberry
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Silverberry
flos Firecracker
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Firecracker Flower. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry 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 Silverberry and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Silverberry and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower
Care of Silverberry and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.