{"product_id":"qld-bottle-tree-copy-2","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) \/ Late 20th Century Cast Concrete Planter with Brickwork Relief  \/ Original Patina","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQUEENSLAND BOTTLE TREE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1940mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanter Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 340mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrice includes delivery and professional installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in a late 20th Century Australian cast concrete planter with gravel and fossilised stone. Exposed caudex.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eARCHITECTURAL FORM \u0026amp; HERITAGE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the semi-arid climates west of the Great Dividing Range, the Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003ci\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/i\u003e) is an architectural specimen defined by its swollen, water-storing caudex. In the ground, these sculptural trees reach full maturity after 50 years, with heights of 20 metres. A vital resource for Indigenous Australians, the tree has long been used to tap stored water during drought, harvest seeds and roots for sustenance, and process its fibrous inner bark into nets and twine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLACEMENT \u0026amp; LIGHT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly adaptable to both interior and exterior spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePosition in a room that receives bright, natural ambient light throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe tree thrives in part shade to full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEASONAL CARE \u0026amp; WATERING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cultivate the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis to mimic the rhythms of its natural environment west of the Great Dividing Range: a distinct cycle of deluge followed by dry warmth. Care should reflect nature; allow the tree to experience a generous watering that saturates the root ball, followed by a period of complete drying out to simulate natural sun and drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlowly water the entire root ball every 10–14 days from late spring to early autumn, tailoring the frequency to the ambient humidity, airflow, and light levels of your specific space. In winter, reduce watering to every 3–4 weeks. Always empty drainage saucers after 30 minutes to prevent root rot in the well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutdoors (Full Sun):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater daily throughout summer, ensuring excellent pot drainage. Reduce watering to every 2–4 weeks during winter, adjusting for natural rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote on Botanical Behaviour: The Brachychiton rupestris is a semi-deciduous tree, meaning it will lose a lot of its leaves in late September before regenerating in mid-October.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOURISHMENT \u0026amp; FERTILIZING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo sustain its architectural silhouette and encourage lush canopy regeneration, nourish the tree sparingly. Mimicking the natural influx of seasonal nutrients, apply a premium, controlled-release native fertilizer formulated with low phosphorus at the onset of spring and again in mid-summer. Cease all feeding during the autumn and winter dormancy, allowing the tree to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDELIVERY \u0026amp; LOGISTICS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us prior to purchase if there are any major barriers to delivery at your property (including stairs or lift size constraints), as these architectural pieces require specialist handling and may incur increased delivery costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demeter Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53945867698492,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/0579\/0780\/files\/IMG_3686.heic?v=1785292433","url":"https:\/\/demeterplants.com\/products\/qld-bottle-tree-copy-2","provider":"Demeter Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}