Paradox Acacia
Also known as
acacia-hedge, kangaroo thorn, kangaroo wattle, kangaroo-thorn, kangaroothorn and prickly acacia
Taxonomy
Acacia paradoxa
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Paradox Acacia
How often to water your Paradox Acacia
every 9
Paradox Acacia 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 Paradox Acacia in your home
a window
Paradox Acacia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Paradox Acacia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Paradox 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 Paradox Acacia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Paradox Acacia
Paradox 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.