Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
India, Nepal
Types
-
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Tan
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
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Root bark
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
पीले अदरक
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.