Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Red Currant
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Red Currant
In German
Flaschenbaum
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Groseille
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Grosella
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Groselha
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Utrem ligno
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Red Currant
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Red Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Red Currant Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Red Currant are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Currant
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Currant 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 Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.