Firecracker Plant Rusellia equisetiformis - 6" Pot, Red Tubular Flowers

About This Plant

Firecracker Plant (Rusellia equisetiformis) is a perennial shrub known for its unique horsetail-like foliage and tubular red flowers. This sprawling or spilling plant can be clipped to form a partially upright shrub up to 3 feet tall and is attractive to hummingbirds. Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates, it can also be grown indoors as a houseplant during colder months.

What You Will Receive

A healthy live plant approximately 6 inches to 1 foot tall, shipped in a 6-inch pot.

Growing Information

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings

Soil: Well-draining potting mix

Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Growth Habit: Spreading, spilling, or scandent

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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