Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1

$36

Brachychiton rupestris, the Queensland Bottletree, is a unique Australian native tree. Towering heights and a characteristic swollen barrel-like trunk (caudex) forms with age. In cultivation, this makes a unique small specimen and can lend itself to unique specialty growing, such as in shallow bowls or pans to exaggerate its unique characteristics. Young plants, grown in pots, will take many years to develop these features, which will be less pronounced then when grown in-ground in proper climates.

This is a deciduous tree, so expect to experience seasonal dormancy.

  • Light - full sun
  • Soil - succulent mix
  • Watering - dry down 5%

Images are used for general reference only. The size and shape of each plant will vary. As will bloom state and flower color. Please note the plants spend part of the year dormant.

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Pseudobombax ellipticum, commonly called "Shaving Brush Tree" or "Dr. Seuss Tree," is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a caudex-forming tree that can produce fragrant flowers in shades from white to red, which then produce tiny seeds that can be germinated in 30 days. Super Dr. Seuss indeed.  


Light: Full sun


Water: Allow to dry down 5%


Environment: Native to Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hispaniola, Honduras, and Cuba; likes humus, well-drained soils


Toxicity: Reported to be toxic


Habit / Size: Can reach up to 60 feet in its natural habitat 


Of Note:

  • Flowers are fragrant and can be sticky if peeled back.


    *When planting in a pot without a drainage hole, help avoid over watering by estimating 25% of the container’s overall volume, with appropriate drainage materials incorporated when planting.
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