Bottle Tree

China Doll

About Bottle Tree and China Doll

Bottle Tree

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Australia

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

3017

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

China Doll

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

Flaschenbaum

Zimmeresche

In French

Bouteille Arbre

china doll

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

china doll

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

china árvore boneca

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

3017

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and China Doll

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and China Doll? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and China Doll. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and China Doll doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and China Doll 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 China Doll and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and China Doll

Season and care of Bottle Tree and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and China Doll season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.

Bottle Tree and China Doll Physical Information

Bottle Tree and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and China Doll are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bottle Tree and China Doll

Care of Bottle Tree and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.