Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Flaschenbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Bouteille Arbre
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
cólquico
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
aftomn gema
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Utrem ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bottle Tree and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.