Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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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
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Red Cardinal
In German
Flaschenbaum
Red Cardinal
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Cárdenas
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Erythrina
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Red Cardinal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Cardinal 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 Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.