Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Breadfruit
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Flaschenbaum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Moraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Breadfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Bottle Tree and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.