Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
River side
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
बोतल ट्री
In German
Eukalyptus
Flaschenbaum
In French
Eucalyptus
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
brachychiton
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. 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 Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Bottle Tree season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree
Care of Eucalyptus and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and 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 Eucalyptus 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.
