Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Rose
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
तोरी
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Zucchini
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Courgette
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
calabacín
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
abobrinha
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Kabaczek
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.