Bottle Tree

Broomsedge

About Bottle Tree and Broomsedge

Bottle Tree

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

Australia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

30-

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Medium

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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Pollen

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, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

Broomsedge grass

In German

Flaschenbaum

broomsedge Gras

In French

Bouteille Arbre

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Cyperales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Poaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Broomsedge

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

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Broomsedge

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

Bottle Tree and Broomsedge Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Broomsedge are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Broomsedge

Care of Bottle Tree and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.