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height | 4–10ft |
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width | 4–6ft |
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tolerates | Drought, Moist Soil, Pots |
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water needs |
Moderate |
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water info |
Banksia are from mediterranean climates of Australia and adapt well to California, particularly along the coast. Once established they will grow and look their best with deep watering every other week to once a month during summer. We have a friend who grows this plant in heavy clay in an area that has ground water (to the point that it weeps during the winter) in SSZ 16. The plant seems content to grow happily without additional water during winter, and only a deep once a month hand watering during summer. |
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hardy to |
26F |
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exposure | Part Sun – Full Sun |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
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fertilizing | Bloodmeal, Fish Emulsion, Low Needs, No Phosphorus |
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origin | E Australia |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
14–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.
