Firecracker Plant Live Plant – Russelia equisetiformis – Red Flowering Shrub

Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) is a tropical to subtropical ornamental shrub known for slender green stems and vibrant red flowers. Its cascading growth makes it suitable for containers, borders, and warm-climate landscapes.

This live plant is best grown outdoors in warm conditions with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. It is a colorful choice for tropical-style gardens and ornamental plantings.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis)
• Vibrant red flowers with slender green foliage
• Ornamental shrub suitable for tropical and subtropical landscapes
• Outdoor plant suited to warm growing conditions
• Soil: Seller states the plant can grow in all soil types; well-drained soil is generally preferred
• Sunlight: Seller-provided care information was not specific enough to establish an exact exposure requirement
• Shipping restriction: Cannot be shipped to California
• Live starter plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Firecracker Plant, Russelia equisetiformis

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Firecracker Plant
Scientific Name: Russelia equisetiformis
Plant Type: Flowering ornamental shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Red flowers
Sunlight: Not specifically provided
Soil: All soil types stated by seller; well-drained soil preferred
Water: Not specifically provided
USDA Zone: Not provided by seller

Shipping Restriction:

Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

❓ FAQ:
1. What type of plant is Firecracker Plant?
Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) is an ornamental flowering shrub valued for its red flowers and graceful growth.

2. Does Firecracker Plant grow outdoors?
Yes. This listing is intended as an outdoor ornamental plant and is particularly suited to warm climates.

3. What sunlight does Firecracker Plant need?
The seller does not provide a precise sunlight requirement. Light conditions should be selected according to the local climate and growing environment.

4. Can Firecracker Plant be grown in a container?
Its ornamental shrub form can be suitable for container growing when provided with appropriate space, drainage, and growing conditions.

5. Is Firecracker Plant suitable for tropical gardens?
Yes. The seller identifies tropical and warm-climate landscape use as appropriate for this plant.