Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
sweetshrub
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
sweetshrub
In French
Flame Tree Rose
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
sweetshrub
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
sweetshrub
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
sweetshrub
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.