Pyracantha

Firethorn

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Note: 'Mespilus pyracantha' is a taxonomic conflation. This card details Pyracantha (Firethorn), a hardy Rosaceae shrub with thorny branches and colorful berries.
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Plant Details

Common Name Firethorn
Family Rosaceae
Genus Pyracantha
Species Coccinea
Origin China
Blooming Late spring to early summer, followed by colorful berries in autumn/winter
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with added perlite or coarse sand for drainage

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Watering

Water regularly in growing season, allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun exposure for best flowering and fruiting; tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring before blooming, stop fertilizing by late summer

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood; wear gloves due to thorns

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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