Acacia cognata, commonly known as bower wattle, river wattle or narrow-leaved bower wattle, is a tree or shrub species that is endemic to south eastern Australia. It grows typically grows to a height of 0.6 to 10 m (2 ft 0 in to 32 ft 10 in) in height and has an erect to spreading habit. It has smooth, grey or grey-brown coloured bark on the trunk and larger branches. The branchlets have low longitudinal green to brown coloured ridges that alternate with sticky resinous bands
Acacia Cousin It Care
Acacia Cognata Cousin Itt’
Other names: Acacia Cognata, Bower Wattle, River Wattle, Narrow-leaved Bower Wattle
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
15°C - 25°C
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Known as a low maintenance plant, this variety flourishes well with little attention and infrequent watering. But as with any plant, more watering will be required until the root system is established.
Pruning
Prune only to reduce the spread.
Fertilizer
Fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser in Spring.
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Sunlight
Part shade.
Soil
Grows in fertile, organically rich, continuously moist to boggy soils.
Temperature
Not frost resistant.
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Popularity
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