Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central America
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Flame Tree Rose
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.