Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Floodplains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
shooting star
In German
Flaschenbaum
shooting star
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Dodecatheon
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Dodecatheon
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
shooting star
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Dodecatheon
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
shooting star
In Latin
Utrem ligno
shooting star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Primulales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Dodecatheon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Shooting Star
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Shooting Star is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Shooting Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Shooting Star season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Shooting Star Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Shooting Star physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Shooting Star are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
- Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Bottle Tree and Shooting Star
Care of Bottle Tree and Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.