Bottle Tree

Lemonbalm

About Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm

Bottle Tree

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Australia

Southern Europe

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

305

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

नींबू बाम

In German

Flaschenbaum

Lemonbalm

In French

Bouteille Arbre

mélisse

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Lemonbalm

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Lemonbalm

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Lemonbalm

In Latin

Utrem ligno

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

304

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm

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

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm

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

Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm

Care of Bottle Tree and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.