Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
-
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Iresine
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.