Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, 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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Pelargonium
In German
Flaschenbaum
Pelargonium
In French
Bouteille Arbre
pélargonium
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
pelargonium
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
pelargônio
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
pelargonia
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium
Care of Bottle Tree and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.