Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Garcinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Clusioideae
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:
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.