Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Australia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Water Celery
बोतल ट्री
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Flaschenbaum
In French
Céleri d'eau
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
El apio agua
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Seler Woda
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Water Celery and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Water Celery and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 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 Water Celery and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Water Celery and Bottle Tree
Care of Water Celery and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.