Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
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
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
taraw palm
In German
Flaschenbaum
Taraw palme
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Taraw palma
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Taraw palma
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Utrem ligno
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Serdang
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Serdang season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Serdang Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Serdang are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Serdang
Care of Bottle Tree and Serdang 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 Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.