Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
pachysandra
बोतल ट्री
In German
Ysander
Flaschenbaum
In French
pachysandra
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Pachysandra
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Runianka
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Pachysandra
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Pachysandra and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Pachysandra and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Pachysandra and Bottle Tree
Care of Pachysandra and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.