Twisted-leaved Banksia
Taxonomy
Banksia tortifolia
Banksia
Proteaceae
Proteales
How to care for Twisted-leaved Banksia
How often to water your Twisted-leaved Banksia
every 9
Twisted-leaved Banksia 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 Twisted-leaved Banksia in your home
a window
Twisted-leaved 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 Twisted-leaved 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 Twisted-leaved Banksia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Twisted-leaved Banksia
Twisted-leaved 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.