Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
India, Nepal
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
पीले अदरक
In German
Flaschenbaum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger
Care of Bottle Tree and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.