Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Bilimbi
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
bilimbi
In French
Flame Tree Rose
bilimbi
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
bilimbi
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
bilimbi
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
bilimbi
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.