Bottle Tree

Kokum

About Bottle Tree and Kokum

Bottle Tree

Kokum

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Australia

India

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte

Number of Varieties

30-

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Foot Hills, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm500.00 cm

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm10.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Dark Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Burgundy

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oblong-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

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

Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Garcinia indica

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Kokum

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

Kokum

In German

Flaschenbaum

Kokum

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Kokum

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Kokum

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Kokum

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Kokum

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Kokum

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Kokum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Theales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Zamiaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Garcinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Garcinieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Clusioideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Kokum

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Kokum. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Kokum doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Kokum 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 Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Kokum

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Kokum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bottle Tree and Kokum Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Kokum are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper

Care of Bottle Tree and Kokum

Care of Bottle Tree and Kokum 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 Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.