Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia
Types
242
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
आर्किड
बोतल ट्री
In German
Orchidee
Flaschenbaum
In French
Orchidée
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Orquídea
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
orquídea
Bottle Tree
In Polish
orquídea
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Epidendrum
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Encyclia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Encyclia and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Encyclia and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Encyclia and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Encyclia and Bottle Tree
Care of Encyclia and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves 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 Encyclia 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.