Bottle Tree

Brahmi

About Bottle Tree and Brahmi

Bottle Tree

Brahmi

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Australia

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

30-

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm100.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grasshoppers

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Bacopa monnieri

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

ब्राह्मी

In German

Flaschenbaum

Kleine Fettblatt

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Bacopa monnieri

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Brahmi

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Brahmi

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

brahmi

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Brahmi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Scrophulariales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Bacopa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

3060

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Brahmi

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

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Brahmi

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

Bottle Tree and Brahmi Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Brahmi are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Brahmi

Care of Bottle Tree and Brahmi 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 Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.