Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
बोतल ट्री
In German
Blau Marguerite
Flaschenbaum
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Bottle Tree
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Margareta blue
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Felicia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree
Care of Blue Marguerite and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blue Marguerite 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.