{"product_id":"firecracker-plant-10-bag-yel","title":"Russelia Firecracker Plant Yellow - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirecracker 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico and Central America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6-1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.5 m, weeping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine, rush-like green stems with reduced scale leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright scarlet-red (also coral and cream forms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmost year-round in warm climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for heaviest flowering; tolerates light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoves warmth 20-38C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerant of a wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight balanced feed every 4-6 weeks in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim hard occasionally to renew dense, fresh growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot or divide every 1-2 years in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings, division or layering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely pest-free; occasional aphids or whitefly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsidered non-toxic to people and pets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately to keep soil from fully drying while it establishes. Mature plants are drought-tolerant and need watering mainly in prolonged hot, dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers most heavily in full sun with 6 or more hours of direct light, though it tolerates light shade with fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Firecracker Plant safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is widely regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but it is still best to stop pets from chewing the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot or divide container plants every 1-2 years in spring using fresh, well-drained soil and a slightly larger basket or pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt roots very easily from stem cuttings, by division of clumps, or by layering arching stems onto moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are there few flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsufficient sun is the usual cause. Move it to a brighter spot, avoid excess nitrogen and trim leggy growth to encourage a fresh flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India's warm climate it blooms almost continuously through the year, slowing only during cold spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs strong light to flower, so it is best outdoors or on a very bright, sunny balcony rather than deep indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo significant toxicity is reported for people or animals, but it is not a food plant and should not be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a light balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; avoid heavy nitrogen which favours stems over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256127750390,"sku":"PLT-FIRECRACKERP-B10-YEL","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/BB7KiHOpm9rrQxrJDvZ7wsbVGR97uqT4mMg9X7tI.jpg?v=1783921551","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/firecracker-plant-10-bag-yel","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}