Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Calla Lily
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Calla Lily
In German
Flaschenbaum
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Lys calla
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Cala
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Calla
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Calla Lily
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Alismatales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araceae
Genus
brachychiton
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Calla Lily
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Calla Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Calla Lily Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Calla Lily are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Calla Lily
Care of Bottle Tree and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.