Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobulated
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Cardon
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Cardon
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Cardon
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Cardon
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Cardon
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cardon
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Cardon
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Cardon
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Pink Flame Tree. Cardon has thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Pink Flame Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Cardon and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Cardon and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.