Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cropland, Farms, gardens
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Flaschenbaum
Zwiebel
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Oignon
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Cebolla
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Cebola
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Cebula
In Latin
Utrem ligno
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Allieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and White Onion
Season and care of Bottle Tree and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and White Onion season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and White Onion Physical Information
Bottle Tree and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and White Onion are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and White Onion
Care of Bottle Tree and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.