Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Chorisia speciosa
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Chorisia
Snow Flake
In German
Chorisia
Schneeflocke
In French
Chorisia
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Chorisia
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Chorisia
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Floco de neve
In Polish
Chorisia
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Bombacaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chorisia and Snow Flake
Season and care of Chorisia and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and Snow Flake Physical Information
Chorisia and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Snow Flake are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chorisia and Snow Flake
Care of Chorisia and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.