Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long and slender with very sharp edges
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Buds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Huano, Thatch Palm
In German
Flaschenbaum
Huan
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Huan
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Huan
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Huan
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Huan
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Huano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Huano
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Huano season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Huano Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Huano are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Huano
Care of Bottle Tree and Huano 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 Huano 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.