Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Firecracker Flower
In German
Flaschenbaum
Kracher-Blume
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
flor petardo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
flor foguete
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Utrem ligno
flos Firecracker
Family
Sterculiaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower
Care of Bottle Tree and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.