Bottle Tree

Basil

About Bottle Tree and Basil

Bottle Tree

Basil

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Australia

Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Holy basil-

Number of Varieties

30160

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

11-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm15.20 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Basil

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

तुलसी

In German

Flaschenbaum

Basilikum

In French

Bouteille Arbre

basilic

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

albahaca

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

βασιλικός

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

manjericão

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

bazylia

In Latin

Utrem ligno

ocimum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Ocimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

30150

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Basil

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Basil? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Basil. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Basil 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 Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Basil

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.

Bottle Tree and Basil Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Basil are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze

Care of Bottle Tree and Basil

Care of Bottle Tree and Basil 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 Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.