Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
  
Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
  
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
  
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
In Hindi
चमकीला
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In German
Flamboyant
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In French
Flamboyant
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Spanish
Extravagante
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Portuguese
extravagante
  
QuickStick
  
In Polish
Kwiecisty
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Latin
flamboyant
  
Quickstick
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Delonix
  
Gliricidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Robinieae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.