How much sunlight does my Crimson Bottlebrush need?

Crimson Bottlebrush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Crimson Bottlebrush toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Crimson Bottlebrush is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

What type of soil should I use for my Crimson Bottlebrush?

Crimson Bottlebrush does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Crimson Bottlebrush?

Crimson Bottlebrush grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Crimson Bottlebrush be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Crimson Bottlebrush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Crimson Bottlebrush easy to care for?

Crimson Bottlebrush is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Crimson Bottlebrush?

Crimson Bottlebrush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Crimson Bottlebrush

Crimson Bottlebrush is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Crimson Bottlebrush likes soil that is well draining.

Crimson Bottlebrush belongs to the Melaleuca genus, and is native to Eastern and Southeastern Australia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Melaleuca citrina

Genus

Melaleuca

Family

Myrtaceae

Order

Myrtales

Also known as

common red, crimson, lemon bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus and Callistemon citrinus.

How to care for Crimson Bottlebrush

Water

How often to water your Crimson Bottlebrush

Crimson Bottlebrush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Crimson Bottlebrush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Crimson Bottlebrush: 1ft from a window

Crimson Bottlebrush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Crimson Bottlebrush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crimson Bottlebrush in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Crimson Bottlebrush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crimson Bottlebrush: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crimson Bottlebrush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Crimson Bottlebrush is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors