Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Bassia scoparia
In German
Brasil Baum
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Kochia
Season and care of Brazilwood and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Kochia Physical Information
Brazilwood and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Kochia are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brazilwood and Kochia
Care of Brazilwood and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.