Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
कोको बेर
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
coco Plum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Coco Plum
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Coco Plum
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
coco plum
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.