Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-14
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Confusion, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name
Ironwood
Angel's Trumpet
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
Brugmansia
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Brugmansia
In French
désert Ironwood
Brugmansia
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Brugmansia
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Brugmansia
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Brugmansia
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Brugmansia
In Latin
desert ironwood
Brugmansia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia
Care of Desert Ironwood and Brugmansia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.