Bottlebrush.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Evergreen shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

10 to 15 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Cuidados

Plant this beauty in a spot that gets plenty of sun to encourage the best blooms. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is too alkaline or lacks proper drainage. Regular pruning after the flowering season helps keep the shrub dense and full.

Riego

Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring to support growth.

Poda

Trim back the branches right after the main flowering period ends.

Trasplante

Move to a larger container only when the roots have filled the current pot.

Suelo

Well draining, slightly acidic soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 6.5

Seguridad

Mascotas

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Cómo identificarla

• Bright red cylindrical flower spikes
• Narrow, lance shaped evergreen leaves
• Leaves smell like lemon when crushed
• Woody stems with rough bark

Ciencia

Familia

Myrtaceae

Género

Callistemon

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.