Plant Families

RUSSELIA EQUISETIFORMIS

₹20.00

Russelia equisetiformis, commonly known as Firecracker Plant or Coral Fountain, is a graceful, arching shrub with slender, rush-like stems and cascades of tubular red flowers. Known for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, it is ideal for hanging baskets, borders, or rock gardens. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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RUSSELIA EQUISETIFORMIS

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SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 4 feet, with cascading stems up to 4 feet long
3.Leaves Color – Sparse, bright green, rush-like stems with tiny scale-like leaves
4.Flowers – Bright red, tubular flowers blooming profusely
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Use a balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C); heat tolerant, frost sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and gently firm around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Russelia equisetiformis
2.Common names: Firecracker Plant, Coral Fountain, Fountain Plant
3.Hindi: फायरक्रैकर प्लांट (Phāyarkrēkar Plāṇṭ)
4.Tamil: தீநெருப்பு செடி (Tīnēṟuppu Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: అగ్ని పుష్ప మొక్క (Agni Puṣpa Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಬೆಂಕಿ ಹೂವಿನ ಗಿಡ (Beṅki Hūvina Gida)
7.Marathi: फटाका वनस्पती (Phatākā Vanaspatī)
8.Malayalam: തീപ്പൊരി ചെടി (Tīppori Ceṭi)