Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is 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, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, 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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
कटनीप
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Katzenminze
In French
Flame Tree Rose
cataire
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Catnip
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
catnip
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
catnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Nepeta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Catnip
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Catnip Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Catnip are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Catnip
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.