Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
आबोली
In German
Tulpenbaum
Kracher-Blume
In French
tulipier
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
flor petardo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
flor foguete
In Polish
tulipanowiec
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
flos Firecracker
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower
Care of Tulip Tree and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.