Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southern Africa
Types
-
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic and Ovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Carissia
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Carissa
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
carissa
In French
Flame Tree Rose
carissa
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
carissa
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
carissa
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
carissa
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
carissa
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Carissa
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Carissa Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Carissa are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Carissa
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.