Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Flaschenbaum
Teak
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Teak
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Teak
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Teak
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Teak
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Teak
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Teak? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Teak. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Teak
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Teak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Teak Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Teak are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Teak
Care of Bottle Tree and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.