Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Lignum Vitae
In German
Flaschenbaum
Lignum Vitae
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Palo santo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
pau-santo
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Utrem ligno
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae
Care of Bottle Tree and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.