Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Grass
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
आबोली
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Kracher-Blume
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
flor petardo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
flor foguete
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
flos Firecracker
Family
Cyperaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.