Russelia equisetiformis, Common Names: firecracker plant, coral plant, coralblow, fountain plant
Family: Scrophulariaceae (figwort Family) red flower, nice flower, garden material, landscape plant, decorative plant,
Description of russelia equisetiromis
Coral plant 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 (1.2 m). From spring until fall outdoors and all
year long indoors, coral plant produces hanging clusters of scarlet tubular flowers
about 1 in (2.5 cm) long that look like little firecrackers inspiring the
plant's other common name, firecracker plant.
Location ruselia euisetiromis
Coral plant, Russelia equisetiformis, is native to Mexico. It has
escaped cultivation and established in disturbed sites in central and southern
Florida and in other warm climate areas.
Culture ruselia euisetiromis
Grow in a humus rich, well drained soil and fertilize regularly. Light:
Full sun or partial shade. Moisture: Water regularly and don't let the soil dry
out. Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 - 12. Propagation: Easy to propagate from tip
cuttings.
Usage ruselia euisetiromis
Coral plant is often grown in hanging baskets. It does well on the
patio or indoors in front of a window. Outdoors, let coral plant spill over a
wall or raised bed. Stems can be tied to a trellis or wall.
coral plant blossom
The coral plant is a great nectar source for both butterflies and
hummingbirds, attracting great numbers of both from throughout the
neighborhood.
Features ruselia euisetiromis
Coral plant is fast growing, easy to cultivate and blooms almost
continuously. This plant is a must have for tropical butterfly gardens.
Another tender perennial, Cuphea ignea, is also sometimes called
firecracker plant as well as cigar plant. It too is a fine butterfly and
hummingbird plant and looks great planted with this firecracker plant
Source: http://floridata.com
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