Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Flaschenbaum
indische Malve
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
malva india
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Utrem ligno
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Indian Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow
Care of Bottle Tree and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.