Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
sasanqua
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
sasanqua
In French
Flame Tree Rose
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
sasanqua
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Sasankya
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Sasankya
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Theaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.