Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Persian Lime
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Persian lime
In German
Flaschenbaum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Persian lime
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Persian Lime
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Persian Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Persian Lime Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Persian Lime are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Persian Lime
Care of Bottle Tree and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.