Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Coastal Regions, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cough
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Fibre
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
Brachyscome plant
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Brachyscome Pflanze
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
plante Brachyscome
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
planta Brachyscome
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
φυτό Brachyscome
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
planta Brachyscome
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Brachyscome roślin
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Brachyscome herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bromelia
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Brachyscome. Heart of Flame has thorns and Brachyscome doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Brachyscome has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Heart of Flame and Brachyscome and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Heart of Flame and Brachyscome Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome
Care of Heart of Flame and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.