Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
-
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow 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
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Tomatillos
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Tomatillos
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Tomatillos
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Tomatillos
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Tomatillos
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.