bower wattle
Also known as
bower wattle, river wattle, narrow-leaved bower wattle and Cousin Itt
Taxonomy
Acacia cognata
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for bower wattle
Water
How often to water your bower wattle
every 9
bower wattle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Chicago, Illinois.
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.
Chicago, Illinois
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Finding light for bower wattle in your home
a window
bower wattle love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Chicago, Illinois â .
bower wattle does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize bower 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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your bower wattle after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
bower wattle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
bower wattle 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
bower wattle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
bower wattle 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
bower wattle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for bower wattle
bower wattle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Chicago, Illinois, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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