Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Limequat
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Limequat
In German
Flaschenbaum
Limequat
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Limequat
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Limequat
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Limequat
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Limequat
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Limequat
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Limequat
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Limequat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Limequat Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Limequat are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Limequat
Care of Bottle Tree and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.