Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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, Partial 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hens
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Water Spinach
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Water Spinach has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.