According to history Banksia plants
are native to Australia. In Australia Banksia flowers are well appreciated for
their beauty, and also drought-tolerance.
This particular plant is a stunning
plant with unique leaves and stunning flowers that actually bloom nonstop. The family
of this plant contains a variety of forms that include six to twelve foot
shrubs and full-size trees that attain heights of thirty to sixty feet. Actually
the tiny blooms are arranged in round, oval or cylindrical clusters, and they come
in a range of colors such as brown, yellowish-green, pale yellow, orange, cream
and red. Banksia flowers are highly attractive to birds and other beneficial
insects.
Steps on how to grow Banksia plants
The truth is that growing banksia plants
is easy as long as you provide well-drained soil, full sunlight and also an excellent
air circulation. If the soil for planting is clay-based, you can dig in
generous amounts of finely chopped bark or compost, in other to improve the soil
texture. You can plant the banksia flowers on a low mound of soil to promote
drainage, and then surround the banksia plant with gravel mulch. Actually perfect
drainage is critical, as banksia plants are really susceptible to root rot,
which is really deadly. By peradventure if your soil conditions are not right,
you can easily grow the banksia plants in containers. Actually Banksia plants
are not a good choice for moist, and humid climates, although their tolerance really
varies depending on the cultivar you are planting. Make sure you water the banksia
flowers regularly for the 1st year or 2nd year, and then
cut back to an occasional deep watering only during hot and dry weather.
How to care for Banksia plant
Banksia flowers are rugged and they actually require
little attention. The fact is that you can fertilize the plant occasionally if
you want, although it is really not necessary. But if you actually decide to
feed the Banksia plant, make sure you opt for phosphorus-free products because
phosphorus can really kill the Banksia plant. And again pruning the Banksia plants
is not usually needed, but you can shape the Banksia plants or trim them to
maintain a good desired size. Try and be very careful not to cut old wood.
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