- How often should the plant be watered?
- Does this plant need fertilizer?
- Why and when does a cut make sense?
- When is Callistemon laevis repotted?
- Why is hibernation appropriate?
With its stocky and compact growth, Callistemon laevis is in no way inferior to other cylinder brush species. It also develops spectacular flowers and prefers to grow in full sun. But what kind of care does it require in order to stay healthy?
The Callistemon laevis likes wet feet
How often should the plant be watered?
The substrate should be kept moist and not dry out. It is therefore important to water Callistemon laevis regularly. Every time you see that the top layer of soil has dried, you should pull out the watering can. Only use low-lime water! If water has collected in the saucer, throw it away to prevent the roots from rotting!
Does this plant need fertilizer?
Like its relatives, this cylinder brush is a heavy feeder. For this reason, it should be fertilized at regular intervals:
- from the end of March/beginning of April
- by September at the latest
- do not fertilize in winter
- Adhere to a rhythm of 2 to 4 weeks
- conventional liquid fertilizer meets the requirements
- alternatively: apply long-term fertilizer in March and June
Why and when does a cut make sense?
After flowering, Callistemon laevis should be cut. Cut away the old inflorescences! No leaves are formed there. Don't be too radical! Superficially, this cut is intended to promote the budding of new flowers.
Furthermore, this plant should be thinned out regularly, whereby, among other things, diseased, weak and crossing shoots are removed. The plant also tolerates severe pruning. It is appropriate when it has grown too large or to rejuvenate it with age.
When is Callistemon laevis repotted?
The best time to repot this plant, which is best kept in pots or tubs, is in late winter. Between February and March, the plant is placed in a slightly larger pot with new soil.
Why is hibernation appropriate?
This bottle brush is sensitive to frost and not hardy in this country. -5 °C is considered its absolute temperature minimum. So that there is no frostbite, Callistemon laevis is overwintered from September.
tips
Callistemon laevis is usually of no interest to pests. You will be repelled by the citrusy scent of its leaves.