{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-one-off-specimen","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBrachychiton rupestris, the Queensland Bottle Tree — a three-metre specimen with the swollen, water-storing trunk that gives it its name and a broad canopy of narrow, glossy leaves spreading to around 80cm. One of the most sculptural trees we can offer indoors, and one of the toughest: it evolved in the dry Australian interior and shrugs off the neglect that finishes most houseplants. A single piece, as photographed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs much light as you can give it — a south or west-facing room, a glazed atrium, a bright reception or the sunniest corner of a large living space. It wants ceiling height (three metres plus) and room for the canopy to sit without touching walls. Keep it out of cold draughts; it is happy warm and dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to water \u0026amp; feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSparingly. The trunk stores water, so let the soil dry out properly between drinks — roughly every two to three weeks in summer and less in winter. Overwatering is the only way to upset it. Feed lightly in spring and summer only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt may shed some leaves as it settles into a new home, particularly in winter; this is normal and it refills in spring. The bottle trunk broadens with age. Non-toxic to pets. At this size it is delivered and positioned by our own team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDecorative pot not included, available to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/collections\/plant-pots\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e. The tree will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Drop","offers":[{"title":"300-320cm","offer_id":58873540116854,"sku":"426.2432.1","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/6369\/8781\/files\/Newplants_1_6687b359-7f6b-4656-8880-bc6f690d03de.jpg?v=1790952687","url":"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/products\/queensland-bottle-tree-one-off-specimen","provider":"Plant Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}