Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Perilla plant
बोतल ट्री
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Flaschenbaum
In French
plante Perilla
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Perilla herba
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Perilla
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Perilla and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Perilla and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Perilla and Bottle Tree
Care of Perilla and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done 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 Perilla 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.