Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, keeping the soil just moist to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Forest Bushwillow (Combretum kraussii) is an attractive South African evergreen shrub or small tree with showy white flower heads that turn reddish as they age.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, reduce in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, keeping the soil just moist to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. This encourages bushier growth and more abundant flowering. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain form.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Maintain high humidity and warmth until roots develop.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Forest Bushwillow (Combretum kraussii) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Combretaceae |
| Genus | Combretum |
| Species | Combretum kraussii |
Similar in genus Combretum
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