Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
BROMELIA
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
Heart-of-flame
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Herz -of -Flame
In French
plante Brachyscome
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Bromelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Brachyscome and Heart of Flame. Brachyscome doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Brachyscome does not have fragrant flowers. Brachyscome has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Pollen and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Pollen. 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 Brachyscome and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Brachyscome and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Brachyscome and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame
Care of Brachyscome and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.