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Bottlebrush.
Callistemon citrinus
Prononciation kal-lis-STEE-mon si-TRY-nus
Aussi appelée Crimson bottlebrush, bottle brush
The bottlebrush is a stunning shrub known for its unique, vibrant flower spikes that resemble a cleaning brush. It loves plenty of sunshine and brings a wonderful tropical feel to any garden. You will find it is quite hardy once it gets settled in its spot.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Evergreen shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 10 to 15 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring to support growth.
- Taille
- Trim back the branches right after the main flowering period ends.
- Rempotage
- Move to a larger container only when the roots have filled the current pot.
- Sol
- Well draining, slightly acidic soil
- pH du sol
- 5.5 to 6.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Bright red cylindrical flower spikes
- Narrow, lance shaped evergreen leaves
- Leaves smell like lemon when crushed
- Woody stems with rough bark
Science
- Famille
- Myrtaceae
- Genre
- Callistemon
- Ordre
- Myrtales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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