Flame Bottletree
Also known as
Australian flame tree and Illawarra flame tree
Taxonomy
Brachychiton acerifolius
Brachychiton
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Flame Bottletree
Water
How often to water your Flame Bottletree
every 9
Flame Bottletree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tucson, Arizona.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Tucson, Arizona
60% Medium
Finding light for Flame Bottletree in your home
a window
Flame Bottletree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..ļø
Tucson, Arizona currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Flame Bottletree
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flame Bottletree after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Flame Bottletree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Flame Bottletree may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Flame Bottletree
Flame Bottletree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tucson, Arizona, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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