Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
choy sum
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
choy sum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
choy sum
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
choy sum
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
choy sum
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
choy sum
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Capparales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done 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 Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.