Queensland Wattle. Pretty feathery leaves with attractive powder puff like heads of fragrant flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers January to February. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Acacia podalyriifolia
Pretty feathery leaves with attractive powder puff like heads of fragrant flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Acacia |
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Species | podalyriifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Queensland Wattle |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Mimosaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver |
Flowers From | January, February |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Protect from frost |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant, Cut flower |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Place outdoors in the summer |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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