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Brown Boronia Care

Boronia Megastigma

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What is the plant

Boronia megastigma, or Brown Boronia, is a small shrub native to southwestern Western Australia occurring from Perth to Albany.Boronia megastigma grows to less than a metre. It has small leaves and small cup-shaped flowers, which occur in spring. The plant is quite striking in that the flowers are bright yellow inside whilst the exterior is an interesting red-brown colour. The flowers have a wonderful fragrance and are used in the production of essential oils.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water regularly, not letting water stand or soil stay soggy.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Prune after flowering to shape the shrub and encourage foliage to become dense. Tip pruning is the preferred method.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    does not need fertilising, however it responds to application of slow release fertiliser after flowering.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    doing best in dappled shade.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    B. megastigma requires cool, moist and well-drained soil

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    13 people already have this plant 4 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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