Bottlebrush – planted one month ago – What is wrong?

Question

This bottlebrush plant was planted about one month ago and the leaves immediately started to drop. The man who planted said the plant was in shock. I gave it a bit of super thrive But the plant is going down hill fast. It gets at least six hours of bright sunlight a day. What to do??

Note: The pink behind the bottle brush is a pink flowering geranium.

Thank you very much.

Best Regards

Elizabeth Wetzel
The Woodlands TX

Answer 1

Check the planting and growing conditions needed, with the article below.

Make sure the soil was moist but well drained.
Was the plant exposed to cold temperatures?

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

Answer 2

Thank you downtoearthdigs! I think the roots are compacted and there is too much water. Temps are fine, but I’m going to replant in a bigger pot and add some sand..
EW

Answer 3

Make sure you use a good quality commercial potting mix. Never use soil from the ground, as this will become like concrete in a container.

Don’t use to large of a container, just so the root ball is comfortable with a little extra room. Too large of a container will lead to root rot.