Crimson Bottle Brush Challenges
One challenge the Crimson Bottle Brush is facing at the moment is occurring in the South East of Queensland. There is a serious fungal disease called Myrtle Rust fungus that affects a few plants including the Crimson Bottle Brush. This disease effects growth and kills the host plant. Another challenge that the Crimson Bottle Brush Faces is extreme weather conditions, like very hot weather or very cold weather. Although it can tolerate these conditions it is still a challenge it has to face.
The Myrtle Rust fungus disease on a Crimson Bottle Brush
Source:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/354754/myrtle-rust-callistemon-lge.jpg
Source:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/354754/myrtle-rust-callistemon-lge.jpg