Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
राजहंस फूल
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Flamingoblume
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
flamenco flor
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
flamingo flor
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Hedysarum
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Flamingo Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Flamingo Flower has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Flamingo Flower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.