Glass brush

A seedling for a glass brush tree Scientific name: Calistemon Viminalis Also known as: Bottle Brush It is an ornamental tree named this way because its flower resembles a glass cleaning tool. It is fast-growing and reaches a height of 2 to 4 meters, tolerating weather fluctuations. • Glass brush flower: its color is red, blooms in late spring, in November, March, and April. • Fruit and seeds of the glass brush: its fruits are small brownish boxes, 0.6 cm in size, containing seeds inside. • Suitable season for germinating the glass brush: the appropriate time for planting the 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 the glass brush: it tolerates weather fluctuations, drought, and high summer temperatures or cold winter weather. It is sensitive to frost. It grows well in well-drained soil and prefers moderate, regular watering and monthly neutral fertilizer. • Method of planting the glass brush: it is propagated by seeds in trays or pots, and also by cuttings. It can be soaked in water before planting to accelerate germination. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural greenhouses and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and where it receives sunlight or adequate lighting. • Its benefits and uses: planted for decoration, gives a fragrant scent, and is used as a source of charcoal. Suitable for planting in streets. • Original habitat of the glass brush: its native habitat is Australia and subtropical regions, and it is also spread in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.