Shirley's Silver Wattle
Taxonomy
Acacia shirleyi
Acacia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Shirley's Silver Wattle
How often to water your Shirley's Silver Wattle
every 9
Shirley's Silver Wattle 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 Shirley's Silver Wattle in your home
a window
Shirley's Silver Wattle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Shirley's Silver Wattle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Shirley's Silver 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Shirley's Silver Wattle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Shirley's Silver Wattle
Shirley's Silver Wattle
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.