Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
आबोली
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Kracher-Blume
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
flor petardo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
flor foguete
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
flos Firecracker
Family
Sterculiaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.