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.
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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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