Victoria Christmas bush

How to Grow and Care for Victoria Christmas bush

Victoria Christmas bush · Prostanthera lasianthos
Also known as: Victoria dogwood; Victorian dogwood; Victorian mint tree; Australian lilac; Australian mint tree

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun at the base of a warm wall

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Victoria Christmas bush

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun at the base of a warm wall

How to Water Victoria Christmas bush?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Victoria Christmas bush?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Victoria Christmas bush?

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What Soil Is Best for Victoria Christmas bush?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Victoria Christmas bush?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Victoria Christmas bush?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune Victoria Christmas bush?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate Victoria Christmas bush?

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Victoria Christmas bush?

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How to Care for Victoria Christmas bush in Winter?

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How to Plant Victoria Christmas bush?

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun at the base of a warm wall

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How to Repot Victoria Christmas bush?

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How to Harvest Victoria Christmas bush?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

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The Toxicity of Victoria Christmas bush

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Attributes of Victoria Christmas bush

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Prostanthera lasianthos
Genus
Prostanthera
Family
Lamiaceae
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