Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Nepeta cataria
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Flaschenbaum
Katzenminze
In French
Bouteille Arbre
cataire
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Catnip
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
catnip
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Utrem ligno
catnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Nepeta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Catnip
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Catnip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Catnip Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Catnip are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Catnip
Care of Bottle Tree and Catnip 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 Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.