Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Flaschenbaum
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
citron basilic
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
manjericão limão
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil
Care of Bottle Tree and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.