Tropical Zone Gardening: Firecrackers? What are these plants?, 1 by bbode

bbode wrote:
They seem to be thriving among sanserveria and other green leaf bigger plants. They are 6"-8" tall and look as though an occasional butterfly has gotten stuck on it. Colors range from bright red and then become greyer with age. I can relate.

They are hidden against a south wall under those other plants plus cherimuyo abd an annona.

I'd like to stay with the south wall but move them out from under to show them off. When I bought the plant a year or two ago, there was only one "bloom,' and look at it now!

Will I destroy it ifthe only shade is provided by golden cup vines and pitahya cactus? Travelers'ferns(?) would benearby, right around the corner.

And by the way, what are they? What's the plantcalled?

I live in tropical southeastern Mexico. Thanks, as always, for your help.. PS Can I post 2 photos?