Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Flaschenbaum
Octopus tree
In French
Bouteille Arbre
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Utrem ligno
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.