Australian bottle tree as a houseplant

The Australian bottle tree takes up a lot of space

Choosing an Australian bottle tree as a houseplant is a lot of space. The tree can quickly become very tall and expansive.

In summer you can put it outside if you can offer it a sheltered, very sunny spot.

In winter, however, the bottle tree must be brought into the house because it is not hardy.

How to care for the houseplant

• to water
• fertilize
• repot

The Australian bottle tree is poured abundantly in summer without waterlogging. Always wait until the top layer of the substrate has dried before watering.

From April to September the Australian bottle tree receives some liquid fertilizer once a week.

It takes some time before the bottle tree has to be repotted. He can spend many years in the same bucket. If you need to repot it, the best time to do it is spring. Choose a slightly larger pot that you can use with normal

Potting soil to fill. Plastic containers are not suitable because they tip over too quickly.

Diseases and pests of the Australian bottle tree

The bottle tree is very robust. However, if it is waterlogged, the roots can rot

Pests like Spider mites and scale insects are more common, especially if the bottle tree is too dry. Check it regularly for pests and fight it immediately.

Australian bottle tree must be overwintered frost-free

The Australian bottle tree is not hardy and must therefore be overwintered frost-free. If you care for the houseplant outside in the summer, get it indoors in good time.

Temperatures at the winter location should be around seven degrees. It must be as bright as possible. Bright basements and hallways or entrance areas are ideal if there is enough space there.

In winter, the Australian bottle tree is only sparingly watered and no longer fertilized.