Firecracker plant
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Russelia equisetiformis
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| COMMON NAME |
Firecracker Plant
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| FAMILY |
Plantaginaceae
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| FORM |
Weeping
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| HEIGHT |
3-5ft
|
| CROWN SIZE |
6-12ft
|
| TEXTURE |
Fine
|
| TRUNK |
Green, thin
|
| FOLIAGE |
Green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Red, Yellow
|
| SCENT |
No fragrance
|
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
All year round
|
| SOIL |
Well drained
|
| MOISTURE |
Drought tolerant
|
| LIGHT |
Full sun
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Mites, Nematodes
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Medium
|
| SPACING |
3-4ft
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
Used as an ornamental and can be seen in container planting, hanging baskets and vertical greenery. It adds texture to any landscape as it drapes over walls and rocks, creating a “fountain” effect
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