Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Australia
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, 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
9-9-6
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TULIPA
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Tulip
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
बोतल ट्री
In German
Tulpe
Flaschenbaum
In French
Tulipe
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
tulipán
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
τουλίπα
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Tulipan
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Tulip
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Tulipa
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Tulip and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Bottle Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Tulip and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Tulip and Bottle Tree
Care of Tulip and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.