Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
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
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Flaschenbaum
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Buddha's Hand season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand
Care of Bottle Tree and Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.