Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Not Available
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
बोतल ट्री
In German
Matilija Poppy
Flaschenbaum
In French
Matilija Poppy
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Malvales
Family
Papaveraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Romneya
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall 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 Matilija Poppy 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.