Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Elephant Apple
In German
Flaschenbaum
Elefant von Apple
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dilleniales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple
Care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.