Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
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
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
SCILLA
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Squill
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Squill
In German
Flaschenbaum
Squill
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Squille
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Escila
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Cila
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Cebulica
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Bottle Tree and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Squill? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Squill. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Squill
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Squill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Bottle Tree and Squill Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Squill are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Bottle Tree and Squill
Care of Bottle Tree and Squill 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 Squill pruning is done . In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.