Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering
Outdoor
Russelia Equisetiformis
With its fine trailing stems studded with coral-red tubular flowers, the Firecracker Plant forms a spectacular flowering cascade that draws hummingbirds.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Mexico
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Easy
The coral cascade of Mexico
Native to Mexico, the Russelia unfurls long, fine arching stems reminiscent of horsetail, dotted with small tubular flowers in vivid coral red.
Drought-resistant and sun-loving, it trails beautifully from low walls, planters, and hangers, offering generous flowering almost all year round.
"The Russelia turns a plain wall into a cascade of botanical fire."
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Styling Tip 01
Full Sun
Give it the sunniest spot: bright light is the key to generous coral flowering.
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Styling Tip 02
Regular Watering
Water when the soil surface dries out; once established, it tolerates drought well.
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Styling Tip 03
Ideal for Trailing
Plant it up high or in a hanger to let its flowering stems cascade down.
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Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering