Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought
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
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In German
Flaschenbaum
Ara
In French
Bouteille Arbre
ara
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
guacamayo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
μακώ
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
arara
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
-
Properties of Bottle Tree and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Macaw. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Macaw
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Macaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Macaw Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Macaw are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Macaw
Care of Bottle Tree and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.