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Also known as
bower wattle, bower wattle, bower wattle, river wattle, narrow-leaved bower wattle, Cousin Itt and Limelight
Taxonomy
Acacia cognata
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Acacia Cognata
How often to water your Acacia Cognata

every 9
Acacia Cognata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for bower wattle in your home

a window
Acacia Cognata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Acacia Cognata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Acacia Cognata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Acacia Cognata

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 Acacia Cognata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Acacia Cognata
Acacia Cognata
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
