Bottle Tree

Cocklebur

About Bottle Tree and Cocklebur

Bottle Tree

Cocklebur

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Australia

Northern Africa, South Africa

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium

Number of Varieties

303

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm5.10 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Brown, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Summer, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

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

Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Xanthium strumarium

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Cocklebur

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

cocklebur

In German

Flaschenbaum

Klette

In French

Bouteille Arbre

cocklebur

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

cadillo

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

ήρα

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

kokklevor

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

kokklevor

In Latin

Utrem ligno

kokklevor

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Asterales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Asclepiadaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Xanthium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Heliantheae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

30200

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Cocklebur

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

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Cocklebur

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

Bottle Tree and Cocklebur Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Cocklebur are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Cocklebur

Care of Bottle Tree and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.