Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
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Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Arjuna
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
arjuna
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.