Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South Africa
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Cape Daisy
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Cape Daisy
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.