How much sunlight does my Firecracker Flower need?

Firecracker Flower 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Firecracker Flower?

Firecracker Flower 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.

Can Firecracker Flower be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Firecracker Flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Firecracker Flower

Q: Is Firecracker Flower easy to care for?

Firecracker Flower is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Firecracker Flower?

Firecracker Flower 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.

About Firecracker Flower

The common name "firecracker flower" refers to the seed pods, which are found after the flower has dried up and tend to "explode" when near high humidity or rainfall. In temperate regions this plant is cultivated as a houseplant. They need bright light, warm indoor air temperatures, and high humidaity to perform well.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crossandra infundibuliformis

Genus

Crossandra

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Firecracker Flower

Water

How often to water your Firecracker Flower

Firecracker Flower 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

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Firecracker Flower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Firecracker Flower: 3ft from a window

Firecracker Flower 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 Flower in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Firecracker Flower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Firecracker Flower: 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 Flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Firecracker Flower is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors