Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Freesia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Freesia
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Freesia
In German
Flaschenbaum
Freesie
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Freesia
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
fresia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
freesia
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
freesia
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
frezja
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Freesia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Freesia
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Freesia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Freesia Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Freesia are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Freesia
Care of Bottle Tree and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.