Bush Willow Plant Care
Combretum adrianii Jongkind
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Combretum adrianii is a striking plant known for its narrow, elongated leaves that are a vibrant green color with wavy edges. Originating from Africa, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unique leaf shape and growth habit, making it an eye-catching addition to any garden or indoor space.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Bush Willow?
Water Bush Willow every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Bush Willow?
Bush Willow (Combretum adrianii) belongs to the Combretaceae family within the Combretum genus. Bush Willow is native to Africa.
Bush Willow displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Bush Willow produces small, tubular flowers in clusters.
How Often Should You Water a Bush Willow?
Combretum adrianii requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Bush Willow Need?
Bush Willow thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bush Willow Prefer?
Combretum adrianii grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Bush Willow prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bush Willow?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Bush Willow to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bush Willow?
Feed Bush Willow every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Bush Willow?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Bush Willow?
Bush Willow can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Bush Willow Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bush Willow, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Bush Willow?
Bush Willow is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Bush Willow is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Combretum genus — compare its care with other Combretum species on PlantoScan.
Combretum is part of the Combretaceae plant family — browse all Combretaceae genera and species.
Bush Willow thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Combretum adrianii Jongkind, family Combretaceae (first published in Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 62: 200 (1993)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bush Willow, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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