callistemon
viminalis
viminalis
Care level
Medium
This graceful beauty stands out with its long, weeping branches that sway elegantly in the breeze, creating a stunning cascade effect. Its vibrant red bottlebrush flowers are particularly abundant and can bloom multiple times throughout the year, attracting a variety of nectar-loving birds and butterflies.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (5°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 90 to 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The callistemon viminalis can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.