Life Span
Biennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Flaschenbaum
Bartn
In French
Bouteille Arbre
sweet william
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
william doce
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
słodki William
In Latin
Utrem ligno
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Dianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Sweet William
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sweet William season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Sweet William Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Sweet William are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Sweet William
Care of Bottle Tree and Sweet William 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 Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.