Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Also known as Tea Tree
Leptospermum arachnoides, the stiff tea tree, is a shrub native to eastern Australia, producing masses of white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, avoid frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
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 out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or crossing branches. Hard pruning can be done in late winter or early spring if needed to rejuvenate an older plant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or autumn. Root them in a well-draining potting mix, ideally with bottom heat. Alternatively, sow seeds in spring, but germination can be slow.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a free-draining potting mix, such as a blend of potting soil and grit or perlite.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Stiff Tea Tree (Leptospermum arachnoides)
Where Stiff Tea Tree (Leptospermum arachnoides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Leptospermum |
| Species | Leptospermum arachnoides |
Similar in genus Leptospermum
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