Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
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
Rats
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BUTEA monosperma
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
In German
Flaschenbaum
Flamme -of -the- Wald
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Flame -of-the -forest
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Llama - de - la - bosque
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Chama -of-the -forest
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Płomień -of -the- las
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Flamma -of - Silva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Flame-of-the-forest doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
- Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest
Care of Bottle Tree and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.