Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Texas, Mexico
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
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Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
wax
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
wax plant
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Candelilla
In German
Flaschenbaum
candelilla
In French
Bouteille Arbre
candelilla
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
candelilla
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
candelilla
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
candelilla
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
candelilla
In Latin
Utrem ligno
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Euphorbiales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Candelilla. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Candelilla 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Candelilla
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Candelilla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Candelilla Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Candelilla are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Candelilla
Care of Bottle Tree and Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.