Bottle Tree

Elephant Bush

About Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush

Bottle Tree

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Australia

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

30NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm250.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm121.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Not Available

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lobed

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Flaschenbaum

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Bouteille Arbre

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

Utrem ligno

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Malvales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Sterculiaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

brachychiton

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Sterculieae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

30NA

1 27800

Properties of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Bush 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 Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush

Care of Bottle Tree and Elephant Bush 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 Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.