Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
QUICKSTICK
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
QUICKSTICK
In French
Flame Tree Rose
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
QuickStick
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.