Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, South America
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, White
Baby Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Not Available, Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Embothrium coccineum
Phlox stansburyi
Common Name
Chilean firetree
Phlox stansbury
In Hindi
चिली आग पेड़
Phlox stansbury
In German
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
Phlox stansbury
In French
arbre de feu du Chili
Phlox stansbury
In Spanish
árbol de fuego chilena
Phlox stansbury
In Greek
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
Phlox stansbury
In Portuguese
árvore de fogo chilena
Phlox stansbury
In Polish
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
Phlox stansbury
In Latin
Virgil arbor
Phlox stansbury
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Solanales
Family
Proteaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury
Wondering what are the properties of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury? We provide you with everything About Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury. Chilean firebush doesn't have thorns and Phlox stansbury doesn't have thorns. Also Chilean firebush does not have fragrant flowers. Chilean firebush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Phlox stansbury 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 Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury
Season and care of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury is important to know. While considering everything about Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox stansbury season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand and for Phlox stansbury is Loam while the PH of soil for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox stansbury is Neutral.
Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury Physical Information
Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury physical information is very important for comparison. Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm whereas Phlox stansbury height is 30.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury are as follows:
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Phlox stansbury flower color: Baby Pink and White
- Phlox stansbury leaf color: Green
Care of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury
Care of Chilean firebush and Phlox stansbury include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chilean firebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox stansbury pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox stansbury needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.