Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Not Available
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
old gardens
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Flammenbaum
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Delonix regia
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
malinche
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
Delonix regia
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Jagodlin
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Ylang-Ylang season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Royal Poinciana and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.