Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Chorisia speciosa
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Chorisia
एमु बुश
In German
Chorisia
Emu Bush
In French
Chorisia
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Chorisia
Emu Bush
In Greek
Chorisia
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Chorisia
Emu Bush
In Latin
Chorisia
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots