Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
भारतीय घास
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Indian Grass
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Hierba india
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
grama indianas
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.