Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit, Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Red, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full 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
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
  
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
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Pods, Sap
  
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
  
DELONIX regia
  
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
  
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
  
In Hindi
आमला
  
चमकीला
  
In German
Stachelbeere
  
Flamboyant
  
In French
Groseille à maquereau
  
Flamboyant
  
In Spanish
Grosella
  
Extravagante
  
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
  
Επιδεικτικός
  
In Portuguese
Groselha
  
extravagante
  
In Polish
Agrest
  
Kwiecisty
  
In Latin
hominem
  
flamboyant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Phyllanthaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Phyllanthus
  
Delonix
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Caesalpinieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Flamboyant Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and 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. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.