Callistemon pityoides

Callistemon pityoides is recognized for its slender, needle-like foliage and distinctive bottlebrush flowers. Typically growing in alpine or subalpine regions, this resilient shrub adapts to cooler climates and poor soils, showcasing vivid yellow to cream flower spikes. The unique floral bristles attract a range of pollinators, playing a vital role in its montane ecosystem.

Scientific classification

Species

Callistemon pityoides (Callistemon pityoides)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

2 m

Plant Height

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Care Guide for Callistemon pityoides

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Callistemon pityoides prefers moderate moisture, requiring watering every 1-2 weeks to maintain moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Its adaptation to semi-arid climates makes it suitable for container gardening and indoor cultivation.

Fertilize: Callistemon pityoides thrives with regular fertilization, ideally using a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring. To boost flower production, apply a phosphorus-rich fertilizer monthly during warmer months, while avoiding high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote foliage over flowers.

Pruning: Callistemon pityoides features vibrant bottlebrush flowers and benefits from early spring pruning to foster new growth. Focus on removing dead wood and thinning for air circulation. Light post-flowering trimming promotes blooms, while regular tool disinfection prevents disease, enhancing health and controlling overgrowth.

Propagation: Callistemon pityoides can be propagated more easily from cuttings than seeds. In summer, take 15 cm (6 inch) semi-mature cuttings, remove bottom leaves, apply rooting hormone, and plant in a rooting mix. Rooting typically occurs within ten weeks.

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