Box-Leaf Wattle
Taxonomy
Acacia buxifolia subsp. buxifolia
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Box-Leaf Wattle
How often to water your Box-Leaf Wattle
every 9
Box-Leaf Wattle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Box-Leaf Wattle in your home
a window
Box-Leaf Wattle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Box-Leaf Wattle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Box-Leaf Wattle in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Box-Leaf Wattle
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Box-Leaf Wattle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Box-Leaf Wattle
Box-Leaf Wattle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.