coral plant
firecracker plant, fountain plant

Russelia equisetiformis is also known as the coral plant,
firecracker plant or fountain plant. It is a shrub which is native to Mexico.
It has slender stems and a few and small leaves.
It bears many tubular red flowers, which explains its common names.
Leaves - Leaves are decidious, small to tiny,
being .4-1 in (1-2.5 cm) long. They are opposite and oval to lanceolate.
Flowers - The red tubular flowers appear from late spring
to early fall in temperate climates. They are about
1 in (2.5 cm) long and are grouped in clusters.
Culture

Russelia equisetiformis is an interesting shrub with attractive flowers.
It can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9b and warmer,
as it can withstand cold temperatures down to about 28°F (-2°C).

Soil - This plant likes light, well-drained and slightly acidic soils.
Propagation
This plant can be propagated by seeds (in winter or in spring),
by cuttings (with herbaceous stems or semi-ripe wood) or by air-layers