About Royal Poinciana and Acacia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Not Available
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Acacia
In German
Flammenbaum
Acacia
In French
Delonix regia
Acacia
In Spanish
malinche
Acacia
In Greek
Delonix regia
Acacia
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Acacia
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Acacia. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Royal Poinciana and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Acacia
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Acacia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Acacia Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Acacia are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Acacia
Care of Royal Poinciana and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.