Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central America, South America
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.