Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Umbrella Plant
In German
Flaschenbaum
Dach-Anlage
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
parasol roślin
In Latin
Utrem ligno
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Bottle Tree and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.