Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Flaschenbaum
Aubergine
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Aubergine
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Berenjena
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Berinjela
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Bakłażan
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Eggplant
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Eggplant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Eggplant Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Eggplant are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Eggplant
Care of Bottle Tree and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.