Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Peacock Ginger
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Flame Tree Rose
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
paw imbiru
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.