Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Black Currant
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Black Currant
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Black Currant
In French
Flame Tree Rose
groseille noire
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
negro Grosella
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
groselha-preta
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.