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About Allamanda and Brachyscome


About Brachyscome and Allamanda


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Australia, New Zealand   

Types
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris   

Number of Varieties
6   
99+
80   
99+

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   
Coastal Regions, Mountains   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14   
10-12   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24   
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Vining/Climbing   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
15.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
40.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   
Light Blue, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped   
Needle like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds, Butterflies, Insects   

Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   
Poisonous, Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'   

Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine   
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy   

In Hindi
Allamanda   
Brachyscome plant   

In German
Allamanda   
Brachyscome Pflanze   

In French
Allamanda   
plante Brachyscome   

In Spanish
Allamanda   
planta Brachyscome   

In Greek
Allamanda   
φυτό Brachyscome   

In Portuguese
Allamanda   
planta Brachyscome   

In Polish
Allamanda   
Brachyscome roślin   

In Latin
Allamanda   
Brachyscome herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Asterales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Allamanda   
Brachyscome   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Apocyneae   
Astereae   

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae   
Asteroideae   

Number of Species
12   
99+
80   
99+

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Properties of Allamanda and Brachyscome

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Brachyscome? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Brachyscome. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Brachyscome doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Brachyscome has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Brachyscome and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Brachyscome

Season and care of Allamanda and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Brachyscome season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brachyscome is Acidic.

Allamanda and Brachyscome Physical Information

Allamanda and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Brachyscome are as follows:

Care of Allamanda and Brachyscome

Care of Allamanda and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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