Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, 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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Mandarin
In German
Flaschenbaum
Mandarin
In French
Bouteille Arbre
mandarin
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
mandarín
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
tangerina
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Mandarynka
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Mandarin
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Mandarin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Mandarin Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Mandarin are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Mandarin
Care of Bottle Tree and Mandarin 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 Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.