Glass brush seeds (Callistemon Viminalis)

Common name: Glass Brush Scientific name: Calistemon Viminalis Other names: Bottle Brush It is a decorative tree named this way because its flower resembles a glass cleaning tool, and it is fast-growing, reaching a height of 2 to 4 meters, and tolerates weather fluctuations. • Glass Brush flower: Its color is red, and it blooms in late spring, in November, March, and April. • Fruit and seeds of Glass Brush: Its fruits are small brownish boxes, about 0.6 cm in size, containing seeds inside. • Suitable season for germination of Glass Brush: The appropriate time for planting Glass Brush by cuttings is in February, March, April, and September, October. The suitable time for planting by seeds or seedlings is in spring. • Suitable climate and soil for planting Glass Brush: It tolerates weather fluctuations, drought, and high summer temperatures or cold winter weather. It is sensitive to frost, grows well in well-drained soil, and prefers moderate, regular watering and monthly balanced fertilization. • Method of planting Glass Brush: It is propagated by seeds in trays or pots, and also by cuttings. It can be soaked in water before planting to speed up germination. It can also be planted year-round in agricultural protected environments and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and sunlight or sufficient lighting is available. • Its benefits and uses: It is planted for decoration, gives a fragrant scent, and is used as a source of charcoal. Suitable for planting in streets. • Native habitat of Glass Brush: Its original habitat is Australia and subtropical regions, and it is also spread in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.