Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Snapdragon
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
snapdragon
In German
Flaschenbaum
Löwenmaul
In French
Bouteille Arbre
muflier
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
boca de dragón
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
snapdragon
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
lwia paszcza
In Latin
Utrem ligno
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Snapdragon
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Snapdragon Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Snapdragon are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Snapdragon
Care of Bottle Tree and Snapdragon 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 Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.