Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Neomarica gracilis
-
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Gehen Iris
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Iris Marcher
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Walking Iris
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Neomarica
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mariceae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Walking Iris and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.