Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Australia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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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
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Water Celery
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Céleri d'eau
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
El apio agua
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Seler Woda
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Water Celery and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.