Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Chionodoxa
In German
Flaschenbaum
Chionodoxa
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Sterculiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa
Care of Bottle Tree and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.