Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Flaschenbaum
Igel Kaktus
In French
Bouteille Arbre
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Utrem ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Echinopsis
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Echinopsis season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Echinopsis Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Echinopsis are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Bottle Tree and Echinopsis
Care of Bottle Tree and Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.