Bottle Tree

Choy Sum

About Bottle Tree and Choy Sum

Bottle Tree

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Australia

Europe

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Number of Varieties

305

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

choy sum

In German

Flaschenbaum

choy sum

In French

Bouteille Arbre

choy sum

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

choy sum

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

choy sum

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

choy sum

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

choy sum

In Latin

Utrem ligno

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Capparales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

3018

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Choy Sum

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

Bottle Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Choy Sum

Care of Bottle Tree and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.