Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
बरमूडा घास
In German
Flaschenbaum
Bermuda Gras
In French
Bouteille Arbre
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Grama
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bermuda Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass
Care of Bottle Tree and Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
