Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana 'Alba'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Obedient Plant
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Hydrangea
In German
Flaschenbaum
Hortensie
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Hortensia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Hortênsia
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
-
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Obedient Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Obedient Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Obedient Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Obedient Plant height is 0.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant
Care of Bottle Tree and Obedient Plant 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 Obedient Plant 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 Obedient Plant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.