Bottle Tree

Pelargonium

About Bottle Tree and Pelargonium

Bottle Tree

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Australia

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

3020

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

Pelargonium

In German

Flaschenbaum

Pelargonium

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Pelargonium

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Pelargonium

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

pelargônio

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Pelargonium

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Geraniales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

30200

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Pelargonium. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Pelargonium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.

Bottle Tree and Pelargonium Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium

Care of Bottle Tree and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.