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Fire Spike (Odontonema Stricturm)
Odontonema Stricturm
Rs 1,500
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Fire Spike is a dependable evergreen shrub prized for its prolific red flowers in summer, fall. It reaches a moderate height of 4 ft, thrives in partial sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Red
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Fire Spike (Odontonema Stricturm) is a distinguished evergreen shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its red flowers that appear in summer, fall, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 4 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Odontonema Stricturm
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 4 ft
- Flower Colour: Red
- Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Partial Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Fire Spike
Propagated from stem cuttings taken during the growing season.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Fire Spike?
Fire Spike is a versatile and rewarding addition to any garden, valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to local conditions.
Buy Fire Spike online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fire Spike be harmful to household pets?
While Fire Spike is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Fire Spike?
Fire Spike needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
What is the best time to prune Fire Spike in Pakistan?
Light pruning of Fire Spike after the blooming season helps maintain shape and encourages fresh growth. Since it blooms in summer, fall, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Fire Spike last?
Fire Spike blooms in summer and fall, producing red flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Can Fire Spike tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Fire Spike grows best in partial sun. Avoid placing it in harsh, direct afternoon sun during Pakistani summers as the leaves may scorch.
