Bottle Brush
The Bottle Brush tree (Callistemon), belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Bottlebrush plants get their name from the spikes of flowers that bloom at the ends of the stems, bearing a strong resemblance to the Paperbark melaleucas
Planting & CareÂ
Sunlight:Â The bottlebrush tree thrives in full sun and needs plenty of direct sunlight to produce the striking brush-like flowers.
Soil:Â Â Bottlebrush trees and shrubs need a well-drained soil that maintains a consistently damp condition. B
Watering:Â This plant should be moderately watered when it is youngÂ
Temperature:Â This plant likes to be kept warm
Fertilizer:Â This plant will benefit from a monthly feeding during warmer months of a fertilizer high in phosphorus like10-10-10 fertilizer
Pruning:Â The bottlebrush tree only requires a light pruning. Trim off overgrown shoots and shape the plant with pruning shears in the fall once the flowers are finished blooming.
