Firespike
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Firespike
Odontonema tubaeforme
Firespike is a bright and colorful flower that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Its tall, spiky shape makes it stand out in gardens and nature.
Habitat: Tropical areas
Appearance
The Firespike has striking upright spikes of bright, tubular flowers, typically vivid red or fiery orange. Its long, glossy green leaves provide a lush backdrop, making the vibrant flower spikes truly stand out in any garden.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyAcanthaceaeGenusOdontonema
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it loves the sun, Firespike can grow happily in partial shade too!
Its fiery red flowers are like natural magnets for curious hummingbirds!
Some people call it the 'Hummingbird Bush' because they just can't resist it!
The plant's scientific name, Odontonema tubaeforme, means 'toothed thread, tube-shaped'!
Special abilities
Ability
Enduring Bloom
Firespike can bloom for many months, even year-round in warm climates, ensuring a long show of color.
Ability
Resilient Roots
Firespike can regrow from its roots after a light frost or hard pruning, making it quite durable.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 90-180 cm
- Spread
- 60-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall (year-round in frost-free zones)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Bird
Ecological connections
pollinates
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Feeds on nectar, transferring pollen.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits flowers for nectar.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Firespike?
90-180 cm
How wide does Firespike spread?
60-120 cm
How big are the flowers on Firespike?
2-3 cm
When does Firespike bloom?
Summer to Fall (year-round in frost-free zones)
Is Firespike edible?
No
Is Firespike toxic?
None
What is Firespike's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Firespike pollinated?
Bird
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