Acacia Cognata
Also known as
bower wattle, bower wattle, bower wattle, river wattle, narrow-leaved bower wattle and Cousin Itt
Taxonomy
Acacia cognata
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Acacia Cognata
Water
How often to water your Acacia Cognata
every 9
Acacia Cognata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for bower wattle in your home
a window
Acacia Cognata love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Acacia Cognata does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Acacia Cognata in your home š”.
Nutrients
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Acacia Cognata is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Acacia Cognata prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Acacia Cognata requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Acacia Cognata will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Acacia Cognata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Acacia Cognata
Acacia Cognata
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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