Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
QUICKSTICK
In German
Flaschenbaum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Bouteille Arbre
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
QuickStick
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Quickstick
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Quickstick Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Quickstick are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Quickstick
Care of Bottle Tree and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.