Acacia Melanoxylon
Also known as
Blackwood, Blackwood, Australian blackwood, Hickory, Mudgerabah, Tasmanian blackwood and Blackwood acacia
Taxonomy
Acacia melanoxylon
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Acacia Melanoxylon
Water
How often to water your Acacia Melanoxylon
every 9
Acacia Melanoxylon 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
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 Blackwood in your home
a window
Acacia Melanoxylon love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Acacia Melanoxylon does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Acacia Melanoxylon in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Acacia Melanoxylon
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 Melanoxylon after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Acacia Melanoxylon 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 Melanoxylon requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Acacia Melanoxylon can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Acacia Melanoxylon
Acacia Melanoxylon
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.
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