Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Pitanga
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Pitanga
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Pitanga
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Pitanga
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Pitanga
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Pitanga
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Eugenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.