Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Australia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry soil
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, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Jewelweed
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Not Available
In German
Flaschenbaum
Impatiens capensis
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Properties of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Jewelweed. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Jewelweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Jewelweed Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed
Care of Bottle Tree and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.