Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Schefflera
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Schefflera
In German
Flaschenbaum
Schefflera
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Schefflera
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Schefflera
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Schefflera
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Schefflera
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Schefflera. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Schefflera has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bottle Tree and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Schefflera
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Schefflera Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Schefflera
Care of Bottle Tree and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.