Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
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Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light 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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Catmint
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
कटमींट
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Katzenminze
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Catmint
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
catmint
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
catmint
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
nêveda
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
catmint
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Nepeta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Catmint
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Catmint Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Catmint are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Catmint
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.