Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Abutilon
In German
Flaschenbaum
Abutilon
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Abutilon
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Abutilon
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Abutilon
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Abutilon
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Abutilon
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Abutilon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Abutilon Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Abutilon are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Abutilon
Care of Bottle Tree and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.