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product_id: 98458997
title: "Firecracker Fern - Russelia equistiformis - Live Tropical Plant Cascading Habit Red Tube Flower - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot"
brand: "emerald goddess gardens"
price: "VT14624"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Emerald Goddess Gardens"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/98458997-firecracker-fern-russelia-equistiformis-live-tropical-plant-cascading-habit-red
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Thrives in full sun, heat tolerant Bright scarlet-red tubular flowers Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies Firecracker Fern - Russelia equistiformis - Live Tropical Plant Cascading Habit Red Tube Flower - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

**Brand:** emerald goddess gardens
**Price:** VT14624
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Ignite your space with the Firecracker Fern’s tropical flare! 🌿

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Firecracker Fern - Russelia equistiformis - Live Tropical Plant Cascading Habit Red Tube Flower - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot by emerald goddess gardens
- **How much does it cost?** VT14624 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- emerald goddess gardens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Pollinator Magnet:** Watch your outdoor space come alive with hummingbirds and butterflies drawn to its nectar-rich flowers.
- • **Compact Cascading Habit:** Ideal for planters, hanging baskets, or as a stunning seasonal filler with elegant, fern-like foliage.
- • **Sun-Loving & Heat Resilient:** Perfect for bright, sunny spots—keeps thriving even in hot climates (Zones 9-11).
- • **Vibrant, Long-Lasting Blooms:** Enjoy weeks of fiery red flowers that turn your garden into a tropical paradise.
- • **Low-Maintenance Tropical Charm:** Requires moderate watering and minimal pruning—effortless beauty for busy professionals.

## Overview

The Firecracker Fern (Russelia equistiformis) is a semi-tropical, low-growing plant featuring delicate, fern-like foliage and vibrant scarlet tubular flowers that bloom from spring to fall. Native to Mexico and thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to any sunny garden or container. This heat-tolerant, compact plant requires moderate watering and well-draining soil, offering an easy-care tropical accent that elevates both indoor and outdoor spaces.

## Description

desertcart.com : Firecracker Fern - Russelia equistiformis - Live Tropical Plant Cascading Habit Red Tube Flower - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot : Flowering Plants : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Great service, thriving plant. - My firecracker plant is growing very well. It has already gone through one blooming cycle, so I expect it will thrive again next spring if I cover it during the winter. I was concerned when it first arrived because it was rather small. But it was well hydrated in the package. It has adapted well in my flowerbed.
Review: Patience is a virtue - I love adding different hues of red into my beds & planters to compliment the color of my metal roof so this guy naturally caught my eye. I loved the name too! I kept indoors over the colder months in a small pot, past the last frost, I transplanted it to a much larger pot & moved it out on to my southeast facing deck, tucking it a bit behind my grill to shelter it some from the scorching full sun. It's bloomed a small few flowers so far this season & has grown notably over the last couple months. It's a lil bit of a slow grower. I have a PE mesh greenhouse I'm purchasing to over winter my non-hardy potted plants so that's where this guy will go with some foil bubble liner & thermal masses to help retain heat as I'm in zone 7a. Time will tell if this plant is worth the investment as it continues to grow. I hope by next summer, it's a show stopper.

## Features

- Firecracker Fern (Russelia equistiformis) is a unique and interesting plant that is native to Mexico. It is not a true fern, despite the fern-like appearance of the lacy, delicate, elongated foliage that is actually a special type of leaf tissue known as a bract.
- This unique, low-growing plant produces fountain-like bursts of bright, scarlet-red tubular, nectar flowers that last for weeks, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It’s a versatile plant perfect for planters, baskets, or as a seasonal filler in colder regions.
- Care: When mature, plant in fertile, coarse, well-draining soil or potting media in a full sun. Water sparingly to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in spring thereafter. Prune after flowering to control size, shape.
- Indoor Growing: This plant can be grown indoors in conditions similar to those required for succulents. They require the full spectrum of light, warm temperatures, well-draining pots and coarse media. Modifications may be necessary to produce flowers indoors.
- Climate: Firecracker fern is a semi-tropical plant recommended for growing in Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all Zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and does not consider other variables.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00G8RK8U6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #427,600 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #12,775 in Flower Plants & Seeds |
| Brand | Emerald Goddess Gardens |
| Color | Red, Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (51) |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Fall |
| Expected Plant Height | 2 Feet |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Emerald Goddess Gardens TM |
| Material Feature | California Certified, Grown In USA, Live Plant, Nursery Grown, Starter Size |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Protect from cold |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 8 inches |
| Soil Type | Fertile Well-Draining |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact, Extended Bloom Time, Heat Tolerant |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Emerald Goddess Gardens
- **Color:** Red, Green
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Spring to Fall
- **Expected Planting Period:** Spring
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds
- **Material Feature:** California Certified, Grown In USA, Live Plant, Nursery Grown, Starter Size
- **Special Feature:** Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact, Extended Bloom Time, Heat Tolerant
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great service, thriving plant.
*by C***A on July 14, 2021*

My firecracker plant is growing very well. It has already gone through one blooming cycle, so I expect it will thrive again next spring if I cover it during the winter. I was concerned when it first arrived because it was rather small. But it was well hydrated in the package. It has adapted well in my flowerbed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patience is a virtue
*by A***A on August 1, 2025*

I love adding different hues of red into my beds & planters to compliment the color of my metal roof so this guy naturally caught my eye. I loved the name too! I kept indoors over the colder months in a small pot, past the last frost, I transplanted it to a much larger pot & moved it out on to my southeast facing deck, tucking it a bit behind my grill to shelter it some from the scorching full sun. It's bloomed a small few flowers so far this season & has grown notably over the last couple months. It's a lil bit of a slow grower. I have a PE mesh greenhouse I'm purchasing to over winter my non-hardy potted plants so that's where this guy will go with some foil bubble liner & thermal masses to help retain heat as I'm in zone 7a. Time will tell if this plant is worth the investment as it continues to grow. I hope by next summer, it's a show stopper.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived perfectly packaged!
*by L***N on March 11, 2023*

The plant arrived on time and was carefully packed for the safest travel. Buying plants online can be a gamble at times, but this seller has it figured out! The plant was healthy and safe and super easy to transfer to my hanging pot. I would Seinfeld but from this seller again.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-07*