Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) in Painted Concrete Tripod Pot

Bottle Tree
Brachychiton rupestris

Height: 1.85cm / Ø: 27cm

Single Australian native with an exposed caudex and elongated trunk, rising to a light, asymmetrical canopy.

Set in a hand-painted concrete pot on tripod feet, finished in layered green, red, and yellow pigment. The playful form and colour palette reference the imagined worlds of Dr Seuss, while surface texture, wear, and patina reflect hand application and age. Finished with gravel and a single stone at the surface.

Care

Bright light. Allow the potting mix to largely dry out between waterings, typically 7–14 days depending on season and temperature. When watering, thoroughly wet the entire root ball.

Leaf drop during cooler months is normal.

No saucer. When used indoors, place a waterproof surface beneath and allow the pot to drain freely after watering.