Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Giant Reed
In German
Flaschenbaum
Pfahlrohr
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Arundo donax
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Arundo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Giant Reed
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Giant Reed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Giant Reed Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Giant Reed are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Giant Reed
Care of Bottle Tree and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.