Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Toxic
Confusion, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Angel's Trumpet
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
Brugmansia
In German
Red Cardinal
Brugmansia
In French
Cardinal rouge
Brugmansia
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Brugmansia
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Brugmansia
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Brugmansia
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Brugmansia
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Brugmansia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Erythrina
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Datureae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Brugmansia
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Brugmansia Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Brugmansia are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Brugmansia
Care of Red Cardinal and Brugmansia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.