Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light 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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Peacock Ginger
In German
Flaschenbaum
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Bouteille Arbre
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
paw imbiru
In Latin
Utrem ligno
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Peacock Ginger season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger
Care of Bottle Tree and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.