Flame Bottletree

Brachychiton acerifolius

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Brachychiton
Species:
Brachychiton acerifolius
USDA Symbol:
BRAC7

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers nutrient-rich soils in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat; germination occurs in 2-8 weeks.