{"product_id":"brachychiton-rupestris-65cm-pot-325cm-height-outdoor-tree","title":"Brachychiton rupestris 65cm Pot 325cm Height Outdoor Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking deciduous to semi-evergreen tree native to Queensland, Australia. It is admired for its unique, swollen trunk which acts as a water reservoir, allowing it to survive long periods of drought — an adaptation to Australia’s harsh inland climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e🌿 Key Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eTrunk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its most distinctive feature is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"703\"\u003ebulbous, bottle-shaped trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gradually develops with age. This swollen trunk stores water, giving it a remarkable sculptural quality even when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves are variable — when young, often deeply lobed like a maple leaf; mature trees have more slender, simple leaves. They are bright green, turning yellow and dropping briefly during very dry periods or cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e In late spring to summer, small bell-shaped \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003ecream to pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e appear, often borne in loose clusters, adding delicate contrast to the bold trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e In its native habitat, it can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e10–20 metres high\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in cultivation (and certainly in pots or UK conservatories), it remains much smaller, growing slowly and forming a manageable feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eBecause of its distinctive silhouette, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/strong\u003e is often grown as a specimen tree in large gardens or used as a dramatic feature in dry, Mediterranean or Australian-themed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e🌱 Detailed Care Guide for Brachychiton rupestris\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e📍 Position \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e to thrive and develop its characteristic trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eIn the UK, best grown as a conservatory or greenhouse plant, or outdoors in summer in the sunniest, most sheltered spot possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e🌬️ Temperature \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eTender in the UK (H1b)\u003c\/strong\u003e — cannot tolerate frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eMust be overwintered indoors or in a heated glasshouse at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eabove 5–7°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eEnjoys warm conditions between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e15–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eVery \u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003edrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its water-storing trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eIn the growing season (spring to early autumn), water thoroughly when the compost is dry at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eIn winter, water sparingly — allow the soil to dry out almost completely to mimic its natural dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eNeeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eexcellent drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eUse a gritty, sandy mix such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003ecactus compost with added perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eFeed lightly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser once a month during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eDo not feed in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eRequires very little pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eCan be gently shaped to encourage a balanced canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eRemove any dead or damaged shoots in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e🪲 Pests \u0026amp; Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eGenerally very robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eOccasionally may be affected by scale insects or mealybugs indoors — wipe off or treat with horticultural soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003e🚰 Container Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eExcellent as a feature container plant, particularly in modern or arid-themed courtyard gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eUse a deep pot with drainage holes, filled with gritty compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003eRaise on pot feet if kept outdoors in summer to ensure free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003eRepot every \u003cstrong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, slightly increasing the pot size each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55885780943222,"sku":"SPVV2319","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/Brachychiton_rupestris_65cm_Pot_325cm_Height_Outdoor_Tree.webp?v=1760365882","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/brachychiton-rupestris-65cm-pot-325cm-height-outdoor-tree","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}