Description
Sometimes known as the coral plant or firecracker plant, this is a subshrub with wiry stems smothered in dainty, bright tubular flowe
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Russelia (Red) - Plant |
Firecracker plants name was inspired by the scarlet, long, tubular flowers which resemble red colored firecrackers, so common in India. Also called, coral plant, it is a multi-branched subshrub with slender, rushlike stems that are angled with ridges and leaves that are reduced to little more than small scales.
The wiry branches start out erect then fall over to cascade down in lengths as long as 4 ft.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Firecracker plant, Coral plant, Rasili |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2 to 4 feet |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | Flowers freely |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Russelia care
Prepare a potting mixture using equal parts sand, perlite and peat. Fill a pot until there is only 1 inch between the rim of the pot and the surface of the soil.
Identify a healthy branch with a growing tip that has at least two leaves near the tip of the branch. Sever the branch 6 inches below the tip and remove any leaves other than the two closest to the tip of the branch.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Loam, Sand, Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 65 to 75 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Russelia special feature
Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
Russelia uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose