Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Flammenbaum
Brasil Baum
In French
Delonix regia
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
malinche
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Delonix regia
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Delonix
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Brazilwood doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Brazilwood season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood
Care of Royal Poinciana and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.