Metrosideros Carminea Plant

SKU: MYBG-FLOW-MECA

Pot size: 5"
Price:
Sale priceRs.500.00

Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Daily

Water Requirement

Red

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Summer,Monsoon

Flowering Season

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Metrosideros

Genus

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Balcony,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Metrosideros carminea is a beautiful rounded shrubby bush from the Pacific Islands. Deep green foliage covered in grey powder bloom contrasts with the beautiful crimson flowers that appear from late winter through spring.

Ohi'a lehua

Family

Myrtaceae

Origin

Hawaii

Description

Metrosideros carminea is a beautiful rounded shrubby bush from the Pacific Islands. Deep green foliage covered in grey powder bloom contrasts with the beautiful crimson flowers that appear from late winter through spring.. It ranges in habit from a prostrate shrub to a 100 foot tree. Young bark is smooth and light gray and becomes rough and scaly with age. The leaves are generally oval in shape ranging in size from 1/2 to 3 inches long and 1/2 to 2 1/4 inches wide. The mature leaves are generally leathery and smooth dark green, but some forms are woolly or hairy underneath and may appear greyish. The leaf buds (like) can range in colour from pale green to pink to red.

Metrosideros carminea blooms mostly in the spring, but can bloom sporadically throughout the year. There can be as many as 3 blooming periods per year. The powder puffs like flowers are most often a shade of crimson, but yellow, orange, salmon, and red forms are also found. There are eight recognized varieties of Metrosideros .

Since they are nearly in constant bloom, they attract numerous bees and other insects.

Environment

The Metrosideros is tolerant of the semi arid or more arid climates, and can survive on less water. These trees are comparatively easy to grow provided they are given good sunlight, rich organic soil, and excellent drainage.

The pruning should be done after the flowering period, usually after summer. It can be fertilized during spring and summer.

Landscape Use

Most commonly, it is used for privacy, as a screen or fencing, but due to its appeal, it is also used in landscaping. It is perfect for park applications and it can be shaped and trimmed. Its ornamental purposes are due mainly to the annual orange-red flowers it produces, and to its fine shape - an oval shape of medium size and light green foliage

Flowering plants need access to bright sunlight to remain healthy and blooming. An easy facing balcony is the best place for the plants in Indian conditions. Try keeping them in bright sunlight but also where they get a little cover from the harsh afternoon sun. Some plants which are a little tender tend to burn due to the same.

Plants with thin leaves need daily watering and ones with thick leaves need watering 3-4 times a week. This will also depend on the season. Generally during the blooming period, plants love a lot of water. Try keeping the soil moist. During winters it is better to cut back on watering.

Keep the plants in a well drained soil with a drainage hole at the bottom. This will help to avoid over watering. Take care as to not leave stagnant water on top of the soil. Fertilise the plant once in 2-3 weeks during its blooming period. Do not fertilise it in winters.

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