Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
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
Acicular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Pelargonium
बोतल ट्री
In German
Pelargonium
Flaschenbaum
In French
Pelargonium
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Pelargonium
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Pelargonium
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Pelargonium
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Geraniaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Pelargonium and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Pelargonium and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Pelargonium and Bottle Tree
Care of Pelargonium and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.