How much sunlight does my Firecracker Plant need?

Firecracker Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Firecracker Plant?

Firecracker Plant does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Firecracker Plant?

Firecracker Plant does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Can Firecracker Plant be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Firecracker Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Firecracker Plant?

Firecracker Plant can be propagated by the stem method . To propagate: Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges. To get the cutting to root, you can either: Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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Q: Is Firecracker Plant easy to care for?

Firecracker Plant 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 Plant?

Firecracker Plant 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 Plant

Russelia equisetiformis, or the Coral plant, is a deciduous, branching, tropical shrub measuring four feet by five feet at maturity. It flowers profusely with small decumbent or trailing, red flowers. The Coral plant is a popular nectar plant for hummingbirds and butterflies and is moderately salt tolerant.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Russelia equisetiformis

Genus

Russelia

Family

Plantaginaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Fountainbush, Coral plant, Coral fountain, Coralblow and Fountain plant

How to care for Firecracker Plant

Water

How often to water your Firecracker Plant

Firecracker Plant 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 Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Firecracker Plant: 1ft from a window

Firecracker Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Firecracker Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Firecracker Plant

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Firecracker Plant 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

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors