Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Africa
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Elephant Bush
In German
Flaschenbaum
Elephant Bush
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
elefante Bush
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Utrem ligno
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.
