Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Never 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Flaschenbaum
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.