Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Australia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
बोतल ट्री
In German
Elefant von Apple
Flaschenbaum
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Malvales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Dillenia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree
Care of Elephant Apple and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Elephant Apple 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.