Coral Plant
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Russelia equisetiformis
|
| COMMON NAME |
Antigua heath/Firecracker plant/ coral plant
|
| FAMILY |
Scrophulariaceae/ Plantaginaceae
|
| FORM |
Spreading
|
| HEIGHT |
3-6ft
|
| CROWN SIZE |
1-3ft
|
| TEXTURE | Smooth |
| TRUNK |
Greyish-brown
|
| FOLIAGE |
Green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Red
|
| SCENT |
No fragrance
|
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
May-July
|
| SOIL |
Loam
|
| MOISTURE |
Moderate water
|
| LIGHT |
Full sun
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Aphids, nematodes
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Fast
|
| SPACING |
1-2ft
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
It makes good cut flowers and can be also used as a bedding plant. It is also good for rock gardens.
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