Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Flaschenbaum
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Utrem ligno
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Blue Mink
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Blue Mink season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Blue Mink Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Blue Mink are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Blue Mink
Care of Bottle Tree and Blue Mink 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 Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.