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.
Brown Boronia Care
Boronia Megastigma
What is the plant
Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 29°C
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly, not letting water stand or soil stay soggy.
Pruning
Prune after flowering to shape the shrub and encourage foliage to become dense. Tip pruning is the preferred method.
Fertilizer
does not need fertilising, however it responds to application of slow release fertiliser after flowering.
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Sunlight
doing best in dappled shade.
Soil
B. megastigma requires cool, moist and well-drained soil
Popularity
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