Bottlebrush
Melaleuca citrina
Family: Myrtaceae
Bottlebrush grows in full sun and prefers adaptable, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate once established.
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How to Grow Bottlebrush
Bottlebrush growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate once established water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bottlebrush as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Bottlebrush (Melaleuca citrina) is listed in the Myrtaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0296
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen shrub or small tree
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Bottlebrush is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate once established. The database soil reference is Adaptable, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Adaptable, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate once established
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.