Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Snow Flake
आबोली
In German
Schneeflocke
Kracher-Blume
In French
Flocon de neige
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
flor petardo
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
flor foguete
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Aureus
flos Firecracker
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower. Snow Flake doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Flake does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower
Care of Snow Flake and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake 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.