Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia
Argentina
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cholla
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Flaschenbaum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Bouteille Arbre
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
planta Salão
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
roślin Hall
In Latin
Utrem ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Cholla
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Cholla Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Cholla are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Cholla
Care of Bottle Tree and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.