Knife acacia
Also known as
Knife-leaf wattle, Dogtooth wattle, Half-moon wattle, Golden-glow wattle, Acacia Knifeblade, Knifeblade Acacia and Knife Leaf Acacia
Taxonomy
Acacia cultriformis
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Knife acacia
How often to water your Knife acacia
every 9
Knife acacia 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 Knife acacia in your home
a window
Knife acacia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Knife acacia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Knife acacia
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 Knife acacia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Knife acacia
Knife acacia
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.