Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Types
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Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
choy sum
बोतल ट्री
In German
choy sum
Flaschenbaum
In French
choy sum
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
choy sum
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
choy sum
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Bottle Tree
In Polish
choy sum
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
choy sum
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Brassica
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Bottle Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Choy Sum 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.