Bottlebrush tree grows bright red flowers to beautify and brighten up your garden. But if the flowers are not blooming, you are probably doing something wrong while caring for your plant. Consider the following:
Sunshine: Bottlebrush thrives in full sun. Make sure your plant gets sunlight for at least 6 hours. The neighbouring plants can also block the sunshine. You can cut the nearby shrubs or consider replanting in a new position to ensure proper sunlight.
Fertilizer: Nitrogen fertilizer causes foliage but sometimes reduces the growth of flowers or fruits. If you are using nitrogen fertilizer, read and follow the instruction on the plant label and fertilizer carefully.
Pruning: It encourages blooming and keeps the plant in shape, but if you are pruning the bottlebrush at the wrong time, it might have the opposite effect. Pruning the plant when it's loaded with buds will reduce the number of flowers and can even lead to no blooming. The best time to prune your bottlebrush is right after flowering in late spring and summer.