Desert Banksia
Also known as
Banksia ornata rufa and Sirmuellera ornata
Taxonomy
Banksia ornata
Banksia
Proteaceae
Proteales
How to care for Desert Banksia
How often to water your Desert Banksia
every 9
Desert Banksia 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 Desert Banksia in your home
a window
Desert Banksia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Desert Banksia
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 Desert Banksia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Desert Banksia
Desert Banksia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.