Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Flaschenbaum
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Bouteille Arbre
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
winobluszcz
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper
Care of Bottle Tree and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.