Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
Delonix regia
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In German
Elkhorn
Flammenbaum
In French
Elkhorn
Delonix regia
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
malinche
In Greek
Elkhorn
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
flamboiã
In Polish
Elkhorn
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Elkhorn
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana. Elkhorn has thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Elkhorn does not have fragrant flowers. Elkhorn has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana
Care of Elkhorn and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.