Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Artichoke
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
बोतल ट्री
In German
Artischocke
Flaschenbaum
In French
Artichaut
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Karczoch
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
cactus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cynara
brachychiton
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Artichoke and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bottle Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Artichoke and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Bottle Tree
Care of Artichoke and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.