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- Q.Will An Australian Bottle Tree Respond To Air Layering? - I have an Australian bottle tree that's about 12 feet tall, but it must have suffered some sort of trauma ...
- Q.Why Does My Queensland Bottletree Have Different Shaped Leaves On The One Tree - Some leaves have 3 pieces others only 1
- Q.Brachychiton Rupestris Brown Tips On Leaves - I have 2 small Australian bottle trees, Brachychiton rupestris, in pots and are ailing. I am attaching photos. Do you ...
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Anonymous on
September 8, 2019Q.Will an Australian bottle tree respond to air layering?
I have an Australian bottle tree that's about 12 feet tall, but it must have suffered some sort of trauma earlier in its life because the bottom half is misshapen and the top half seems to have sprouted from the damaged trunk. If The top half (about 1 inch diameter) can be layered, it would make a fine tree in time.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Virtually, any tree can be a good candidate for layering. It is always best to make sure that there are replacement branches in case the project fails, but as long as you know the proper technique then you can air-layer almost any tree. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/layering/air-layering-plants.htm
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Linda.genninges on
January 16, 2022
North QueenslandQ.Why Does My Queensland Bottletree Have Different Shaped Leaves On The One Tree
Some leaves have 3 pieces others only 1
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 17, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Eventually, all of them will have a collection of, both, simple and divided leaves! This is natural, and is not a reason for concern.
This article will help you with its care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bottle-trees/growing-kurrajong-bottle-tree.htm
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September 30, 2023Q.Brachychiton Rupestris Brown Tips On Leaves
I have 2 small Australian bottle trees, Brachychiton rupestris, in pots and are ailing. I am attaching photos. Do you know what is happening to the leaves? Is this how they begin to lose leaves? I live in southern New Mexico, zone 8. The potted plants are on the patio in the summer with partial direct sun and temps in high 90s. In the winter I bring them inside.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 1, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Usually, brown leaf tips indicate improper watering. However, I also see mottled leaves, a sign of spider mites. Check for those and make sure you aren't over or underwatering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bottle-trees/growing-kurrajong-bottle-tree.htm
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