Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PROTEA
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Protea plant
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Protea Pflanze
In French
Flame Tree Rose
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
planta de protea
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
planta Protea
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Protea roślin
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Protea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Proteae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Proteoideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Protea? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Protea. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Protea 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 Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Protea
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Protea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Protea is Acidic.
Pink Flame Tree and Protea Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Protea are as follows:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Protea
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.