Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Overdam घास
In German
Flaschenbaum
Overdam Grass
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Overdam Trawa
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Overdam Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass
Care of Bottle Tree and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.