Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Fall Phlox
In German
Flaschenbaum
fall phlox
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Fall Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox
Care of Bottle Tree and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.