Scarlet Firethorn Plant
Scarlet Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea) is a shrub that grows 6-18 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, prefers well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, edible berries, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
2-4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes, berries
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
-20 to 30°C
Humidity (%)
30-60%
Potting media
Field soil
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizers
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 8.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 8.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Attracts birds, ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fire Blight ,Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew ,Rust, Aphids
Blackened, wilted shoots, Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue
Prune and destroy infected parts, improve air circulation, Neem oil.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid)
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Rich in antioxidants: The berries contain flavonoids that support immunity.
· Cardiovascular benefits: Used in herbal medicine to support heart health. (Berries can be mildly toxic in large amounts.)