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Firecracker Plant Red - 10" Grow bag

Firecracker Plant Red - 10" Grow bag

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  • Tubular firecracker-red flowers
  • Graceful weeping fountain habit
  • Near year-round bloom
  • Drought-tolerant and low-care
  • Attracts sunbirds and butterflies
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Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) is a graceful, fountain-shaped evergreen shrub with slender, rush-like arching green stems and tiny scale leaves. Throughout the warm months it is studded with bright tubular scarlet-red flowers that resemble little firecrackers, giving an almost continuous display. Its weeping habit makes it superb for hanging baskets, retaining walls, rockeries and pot edges where the stems spill over dramatically. Hardy, drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in India's heat and is a strong magnet for sunbirds, hummingbird moths and butterflies. The fine texture and constant colour make it one of the most rewarding ornamental shrubs for sunny spots.

Specifications

Family Plantaginaceae
Native region Mexico and Central America
Mature height 0.6-1.2 m
Mature spread 1-1.5 m, weeping
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Fine, rush-like green stems with reduced scale leaves
Flower colour Bright scarlet-red (also coral and cream forms)
Flower season Almost year-round in warm climates
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun for heaviest flowering; tolerates light shade
Watering Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil / mix Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Temperature Loves warmth 20-38C; protect from frost
Humidity Tolerant of a wide range
Fertilizer Light balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season
Pruning Trim hard occasionally to renew dense, fresh growth
Repotting Repot or divide every 1-2 years in pots
Propagation Cuttings, division or layering
Pests & problems Largely pest-free; occasional aphids or whitefly
Toxicity / safety Considered non-toxic to people and pets
Difficulty Very easy

Uses

<p>Perfect for hanging baskets, cascading over walls, rockeries, pot edges and as ground cover on slopes. A reliable nectar source that draws sunbirds and butterflies.</p>

Growing tips

<p>Grow in full sun in free-draining soil; in most Indian regions it flowers nearly year-round, so an occasional hard trim keeps it bushy and renews the cascade of blooms.</p>

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water it?
Water moderately to keep soil from fully drying while it establishes. Mature plants are drought-tolerant and need watering mainly in prolonged hot, dry weather.
How much sun does it need?
It flowers most heavily in full sun with 6 or more hours of direct light, though it tolerates light shade with fewer blooms.
Is the Firecracker Plant safe for pets?
It is widely regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but it is still best to stop pets from chewing the stems.
How do I repot it?
Repot or divide container plants every 1-2 years in spring using fresh, well-drained soil and a slightly larger basket or pot.
How do I propagate it?
It roots very easily from stem cuttings, by division of clumps, or by layering arching stems onto moist soil.
Why are there few flowers?
Insufficient sun is the usual cause. Move it to a brighter spot, avoid excess nitrogen and trim leggy growth to encourage a fresh flush.
When does it bloom?
In India's warm climate it blooms almost continuously through the year, slowing only during cold spells.
Can I grow it indoors?
It needs strong light to flower, so it is best outdoors or on a very bright, sunny balcony rather than deep indoors.
Is it toxic?
No significant toxicity is reported for people or animals, but it is not a food plant and should not be eaten.
What fertilizer should I use?
Use a light balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; avoid heavy nitrogen which favours stems over flowers.

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