How to tend a Callistemon salignus

Also known as: Melaleuca paludosa Schltdl., Melaleuca pithyoides F.Muell. ex Benth., Metrosideros australis R.Br. ex Bonpl., Metrosideros lophantha Vent., Metrosideros saligna Sm., Callistemon amoenus Lem., Callistemon lanceolatus var. lophanthus (Vent.) Heynh., Callistemon leptostachyus Sweet, Callistemon lophanthus (Vent.) Sweet, Callistemon roseus (Guilf.) Cheel, Callistemon salignus (Sm.) Colvill ex Sweet, Callistemon salignus var. angustifolius Miq., Callistemon salignus f. hebestachys (Benth.) Voss, Callistemon salignus var. hebestachyus Benth., Callistemon salignus var. roseus Guilf., Callistemon salignus var. salignus , Melaleuca salicina Craven, Callistemon salignus f. angustifolius Voss, Callistemon salignus var. typicus F.Muell.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Slightly acidic sandy soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Australia
Category
Myrtaceae, Callistemon
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-August
Flower colors
red
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