Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
11
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Flaschenbaum
Kohl
In French
Bouteille Arbre
chou
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
repollo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
repolho
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
kapusta
In Latin
Utrem ligno
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Cabbage
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Cabbage Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Cabbage
Care of Bottle Tree and Cabbage 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 Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.