Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Million Gold', MELAMPODIUM leucanthum, MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Sandy 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bonsai, Container
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Showstar'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Butter Daisy
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Butterdaisy Plant
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Butterdaisy Pflanze
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Butterdaisy Plante
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Planta Butterdaisy
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Butterdaisy φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Butterdaisy Planta
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Butterdaisy roślin
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Planta Butterdaisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Melampodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Campanuliden, Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Sterculieae
Millerieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Butter Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Butter Daisy 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 Butter Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butter Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butter Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Butter Daisy is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Butter Daisy height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Butter Daisy flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butter Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Butter Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butter Daisy pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Butter Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.