Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Common Mallow
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
malva neglecta
In German
Flaschenbaum
malva neglecta
In French
Bouteille Arbre
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
malva neglecta
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Utrem ligno
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Common Mallow. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Common Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Common Mallow Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow
Care of Bottle Tree and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.