Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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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
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Flaschenbaum
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.