The Firecracker Fern (Russelia equisetiformis), also known as the coral fountain or coral plant, is the latest plant to be named a Texas Superstar. Although called a “fern,” the plant is, according to ...

Dear Neil: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I keep the soil moist and give them fertilizer. They thrive in the ...

Russelia equisetiformis commonly called Firecracker or Coral Plant comes from the Scrophulariaceae family. Russelia or Firecracker originated from tropical America. The shrub is planted widely ...

Do you love colorful blooming plants that require little pampering? If so, the newest Texas Superstar may be just the one you need. The firecracker plant is a graceful perennial shrub that provides ...

The festive Russelia makes for a great houseplant—bringing cheer with its unique blooms T he actress gyrated furiously to her item number, as a bunch of friends and I watched spellbound. “How do they ...

I can't help wondering if firecracker plants grew in pots on Mayan pyramids as the human sacrifices went on and on. After all, this is a Meso-American native, but most botany references point to ...

The cigar plant (Cuphea ignea) is sometimes referred to as firecracker plant but the two should not be confused. Lokalia is larger and has a more arching growth habit. Both plants attract butterflies, ...