Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CUCUMIS sativus 'Diva'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cucumber
In German
Flaschenbaum
Gurke
In French
Bouteille Arbre
concombre
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Pepino
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
αγγούρι
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
pepino
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
ogórek
In Latin
Utrem ligno
cucumeris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Cucumber
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Cucumber is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Cucumber Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cucumber season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cucumber is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cucumber is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Cucumber Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Cucumber physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Cucumber height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Cucumber are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Cucumber
Care of Bottle Tree and Cucumber 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 Cucumber pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cucumber needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.