Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Central America, South America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Light Yellow, Light Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
common bean
In German
Flaschenbaum
Gartenbohne
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Haricot
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Feijão
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Utrem ligno
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Wax Bean
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Wax Bean season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Wax Bean Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Wax Bean are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Wax Bean
Care of Bottle Tree and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.