Dagger Hakea
Also known as
Banksia pugioniformis, Conchium corniculatum, Conchium longifolium, Conchium pugioniforme, Hakea glabra, Hakea glauca, Hakea longifolia, Hakea parilis, Hakea pugioniformis hirsuta and Hakea pugioniformis sericea
Taxonomy
Hakea teretifolia
Hakea
Proteaceae
Proteales
How to care for Dagger Hakea
Water
How often to water your Dagger Hakea
every 9
Dagger Hakea 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
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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 Dagger Hakea in your home
a window
Dagger Hakea 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dagger Hakea in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dagger Hakea
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 Dagger Hakea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dagger Hakea 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
Dagger Hakea may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. 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.
Care Summary for Dagger Hakea
Dagger Hakea
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.
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