Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
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Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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 as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Snow Flake
बोतल ट्री
In German
Schneeflocke
Flaschenbaum
In French
Flocon de neige
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Aureus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Snow Flake and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Snow Flake and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Snow Flake and Bottle Tree
Care of Snow Flake and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake 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.