Plant Care Firecracker Bush

Firecracker Bush

Taxonomy

Bouvardia ternifolia
Bouvardia
Rubiaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Firecracker Bush

💦 Water

How often to water your Firecracker Bush

Water needs for Firecracker Bush
0.5 cups
every 9

Firecracker Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Firecracker Bush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Firecracker Bush: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Firecracker Bush may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Firecracker Bush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Firecracker Bush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Firecracker Bush: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Firecracker Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Firecracker Bush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Firecracker Bush Water Frequency →

Firecracker Bush Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Firecracker Bush may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Firecracker Bush Light Requirements →

Firecracker Bush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Firecracker Bush is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Firecracker Bush Edible? →

Firecracker Bush Toxicity to Cats →

Firecracker Bush Toxicity to Dogs →

Firecracker Bush Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Firecracker Bush will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Firecracker Bush Lifecycle →

Firecracker Bush Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Firecracker Bush →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Firecracker Bush, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Firecracker Bush

Firecracker Bush

Firecracker Bush


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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