Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Embothrium coccineum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Chilean firetree
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
चिली आग पेड़
pinkroot
In German
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
Spigelia
In French
arbre de feu du Chili
Spigelia
In Spanish
árbol de fuego chilena
Spigelia
In Greek
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
Spigelia
In Portuguese
árvore de fogo chilena
Spigelia
In Polish
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
Spigelia
In Latin
Virgil arbor
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Gentianales
Family
Proteaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Embothrium
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chilean firebush and Pinkroot
Season and care of Chilean firebush and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Chilean firebush and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chilean firebush and Pinkroot Physical Information
Chilean firebush and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chilean firebush and Pinkroot are as follows:
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Chilean firebush and Pinkroot
Care of Chilean firebush and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chilean firebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.