Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Flaschenbaum
Yambohne
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Jicama. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Jicama
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Jicama Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Jicama
Care of Bottle Tree and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.