Firecracker plant grow and care – shrub of the genus Russelia also known as Russelia equisetiformis, Firecracker plant perennial evergreen plant also used as attract pollinator fragrant, drought tolerant, ornamental or as hedge plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green in needle shape like brush.
Firecracker plant flower
Flower color mostly red can be also white or yellow in cone hollow shape, flower fragrant nectar is edible, the flowers grow in clusters.
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How to grow Firecracker plant growing and care:
Frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer / Autumn in hot climate
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All years
How to prune:
Just for design, in the winter cut strongly for new growth
Size of the plant?
0.5-1.5 m, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Most of the year especially in the summer.
General information about the flower:
Flower cone hollow shape, color mostly red can be also white or yellow in, flower fragrant nectar is edible, the flowers grow in clusters.
Scientific name:
Russelia equisetiformis