Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South Africa
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Gerbera
In German
Flaschenbaum
Gerbera
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Gerbera
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Gerbera
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Gerbera
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Gerbera
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gerbera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Magnoliids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Mutisioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Bottle Tree and Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.