Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Papyrus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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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
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
dwarf papyrus
In German
Flaschenbaum
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Bouteille Arbre
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
papiro enano
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
papiro anão
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Utrem ligno
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Bottle Tree and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.