Firecracker is a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family

Common names of Firecracker

Firecracker is commonly known as Autumn Fire Lotus.

Habits of Firecracker

Firecracker is a succulent of the genus Crassula in the Crassulaceae family, and summer is its growing season.

Firecracker is native to Africa and likes a warm, dry, semi-shaded environment. Its most suitable growing temperature is 18~24°C.

Firecracker is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. During the growing season, watering once a week is enough, keeping the potting soil slightly moist.

Common propagation method for Firecracker: cuttings.

Care tips for Firecracker

Repotting: Repot every year in early spring. If the plant grows too tall, it can be pruned or pinched back during repotting to lower it

Watering: Water once a week during the growing season, and once every 2~3 weeks at other times, keeping the potting soil slightly damp. In winter the plant is in a semi-dormant state, so keep the potting soil dry and avoid excessive moisture causing leggy growth that affects the plant's shape.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month, using decomposed organic fertilizer or special succulent fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter.

Hydroponics: In spring, cut 10~15 cm stems and insert them in water or sand. After 2~3 weeks they will root, then place them in a glass bottle to grow. Be careful that the water level does not cover the stem.

Propagation methods for Firecracker

Cuttings: Cut plump and full terminal stems and leaves, 3~4 cm long, insert them into a sand bed, and keep the room temperature between 18~20°C. Pot them up after new leaves grow.

Suggested planting combinations: Silver Wave Brocade, Silver Hand Ball.