Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
strawflower
In German
Flaschenbaum
Strohblume
In French
Bouteille Arbre
strawflower
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
strawflower
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
strawflower
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
strawflower
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
strawflower
In Latin
Utrem ligno
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Bottle Tree and Strawflower
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Strawflower. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Strawflower 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 Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Strawflower
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Strawflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Strawflower Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Strawflower are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Strawflower
Care of Bottle Tree and Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.