Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
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
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Chinese lantern
In German
Flaschenbaum
Lampionblume
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Chinese Lantern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern
Care of Bottle Tree and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.