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Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea) Care Guide
Care guide for Firethorn: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Martin Kalfatovic · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Firethorn is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.8-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~2.7 m (9.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Iran, Italy.
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