Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Rose
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ANANAS
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Pineapple
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
अनानास
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Ananas
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Ananas
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Piña
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Abacaxi
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Ananas
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Malvales
Bromeliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.