Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Aaron Caladium
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Aaron Caladium
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Alismatales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araceae
Genus
brachychiton
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.