Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Australia
  
Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
  
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
  
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
6 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,500.00 cm
  
11
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
  
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Groundcover, Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
  
CALENDULA officinalis
  
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
  
Pot Marigold
  
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
  
Pot Marigold
  
In German
Flaschenbaum
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Bouteille Arbre
  
pot Marigold
  
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
  
καλέντουλα
  
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
  
pot Marigold
  
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
  
Pot Marigold
  
In Latin
Utrem ligno
  
Zinnia Pot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Sterculiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
brachychiton
  
Calendula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Sterculieae
  
Calenduleae
  
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Pot Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold
Care of Bottle Tree and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.