Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
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, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
persian violet
बोतल ट्री
In German
persian violet
Flaschenbaum
In French
persian violet
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Persian Violet
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Gentianaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Exacum
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Exaceae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Persian Violet and Bottle Tree
Care of Persian Violet and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.