Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Types
Cactus
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Cardon
बोतल ट्री
In German
Cardon
Flaschenbaum
In French
Cardon
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Cardon
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Cardon
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cardon
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Cardon
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Cardon
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Cardon and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Bottle Tree. Cardon has thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Cardon and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Bottle Tree season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Cardon and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Bottle Tree
Care of Cardon and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.