Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
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
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
String Bean
बोतल ट्री
In German
Bohne
Flaschenbaum
In French
Haricot vert
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
String Bean
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Bottle Tree
Season and care of String Bean and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and Bottle Tree Physical Information
String Bean and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Bottle Tree are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of String Bean and Bottle Tree
Care of String Bean and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean 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 String Bean 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.