Crimson bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
Callistemon citrinus, or Crimson Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub or small tree. It features striking crimson, bottlebrush-shaped flowers and lemon-scented leaves when
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Sunlight
Full sun (at least 6 hours direct light)
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable, slightly acidic to neutral.
Temperature
Prefers warm conditions, tolerates light frost
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring
Care Requirements
Full sun (at least 6 hours direct light)
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Reduce in winter
Well-drained, adaptable, slightly acidic to neutral.
Prefers warm conditions, tolerates light frost
Ideal 7-30 °C
Outdoor
Low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring
Avoid high phosphorus
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-5 m
Spread
1.5-4 m
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, linear to lanceolate
Flower Size
5-15 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMyrtales
- familyMyrtaceae
- genusCallistemon
- speciesCallistemon citrinus
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No