Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.