Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Moonflower
बोतल ट्री
In German
Monet
Flaschenbaum
In French
Monet
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Monet
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Μονέ
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Monet
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Monet
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Monet
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Ipomoea
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Moonflower and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Bottle Tree. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Moonflower and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonflower and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Moonflower and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Moonflower and Bottle Tree
Care of Moonflower and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Moonflower 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.