Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Not Available
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available, White
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
golden shower tree
In German
Flammenbaum
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Delonix regia
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
malinche
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Delonix regia
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
CHORIZIA
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cassia Fistula season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula
Care of Royal Poinciana and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.