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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Other: Shiny
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Summer
Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Provides winter interest
Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Other info: Exploding seed pods, hence common name Firecracker Flower (or plant).
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Firecracker Plant
  • Kanakambaram

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Location: Alejuela, Costa Rica
Date: 2004-10-18
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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-09-30
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-12-17
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2017-01-27
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-12-17
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-12-17
Mantis under flower
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-12-17
Location: Copenhagen Botanical Garden, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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