Russelia equisetifolia (Firecracker plant)
Scientific name: Russelia equisetifolia
Characteristics
Russelia plants are heavily branched. The twigs are very long, thread-like and bright green, similar to those of horsetails. On the lower part of the plant the leaves are very long and fine; on the upper part they are reduced to small elongated scales. Depending on the temperature of the area, it may lose its […]
It needs moderate watering without waterlogging. A prolonged lack of water will result in a less attractive plant.
Sun.
Any soil, provided it is rich and light (fresh or dry; acidic, neutral or alkaline; it tolerates calcareous soils).
From spring to mid-autumn.
It freezes at -2 °C.
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