Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia
Types
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Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
coastal environs
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
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
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Pitanga
बोतल ट्री
In German
Pitanga
Flaschenbaum
In French
Pitanga
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Pitanga
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Pitanga
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Pitanga
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Pitanga
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Eugenia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Properties of Pitanga and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Bottle Tree. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Pitanga and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Pitanga and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Pitanga and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Pitanga and Bottle Tree
Care of Pitanga and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.