Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Flaschenbaum
Rotkohl
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Red Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Cabbage 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 Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.