Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Pods, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
DELONIX regia
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
चमकीला
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Flamboyant
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Flamboyant
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Extravagante
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Επιδεικτικός
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
extravagante
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Kwiecisty
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
flamboyant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Flamboyant Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.