Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Lignum Vitae
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Lignum Vitae
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Palo santo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
pau-santo
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.