Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
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Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, 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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Vinca
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Vinca
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Vinca
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Vinca
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Vinca
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Vinca
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Vinca
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Galium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Vinca
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Vinca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Vinca Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Vinca are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Vinca
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.