Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
बोतल ट्री
In German
Silver Sage
Flaschenbaum
In French
Silver Sage
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
silver Sage
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Silver Sage
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Bottle Tree
In Polish
silver Sage
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Salvia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Silver Sage and Bottle Tree
Care of Silver Sage and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.