Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
peruvian lily
In German
Flaschenbaum
peruanische Lilie
In French
Bouteille Arbre
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
lirio peruano
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
lírio peruano
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Bottle Tree and Peruvian-Lily 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-Lily 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-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.