Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Kracher penstemon
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Sterculiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.