Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Australia, South America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Hamelia patens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
broad, flat
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite
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
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Embothrium coccineum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Chilean firetree
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
चिली आग पेड़
In German
Flaschenbaum
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
arbre de feu du Chili
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
árbol de fuego chilena
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
árvore de fogo chilena
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Virgil arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Embothrium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Chilean firebush doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Chilean firebush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush
Care of Bottle Tree and Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.