Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
ramphal
In German
Flaschenbaum
Netzannone
In French
Bouteille Arbre
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Ramphal
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Tiliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Annoneae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Ramphal
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Ramphal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Ramphal Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Ramphal are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Ramphal
Care of Bottle Tree and Ramphal 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 Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.