Callistemon viminalis
About Callistemon viminalis
Weeping Bottlebrush is a large shrub or small tree with pendulous branches in the myrtle family. It is native to Australia and is a multi-trunked plant.
Taxonomy
Melaleuca viminalis
Melaleuca
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
Also known as
Callistemon viminalis, Tall Bottle-brush, weeping bottlebrush, creek bottlebrush and Callistemon viminalis
How to care for Callistemon viminalis
Water
How often to water your Callistemon viminalis
every 9
Callistemon viminalis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Callistemon viminalis in your home
a window
Callistemon viminalis love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Callistemon viminalis does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Callistemon viminalis in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Callistemon viminalis
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Callistemon viminalis after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Callistemon viminalis is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Callistemon viminalis 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.
Sunlight Needs
Callistemon viminalis requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Callistemon viminalis 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.
Soil
Callistemon viminalis 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!
Growth Pattern
Callistemon viminalis will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Callistemon viminalis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Callistemon viminalis
Callistemon viminalis
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
