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ACACIA elachantha 100g
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: shrub 1 to 5 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 100
Acacia elachantha is a fast-growing shrub 1 to 5 metres tall with elongated flowers that occur from mid-winter to late autumn in its native range.
Phyllodes (leaves) are approximatly upto 20cm long a 2cm wide when mature.
As with most Acaica they do not have true leaves but phyllodes which are flattened leaf stalks which have adapted to look like and function as leaves.
Prefers a well-drained soil and is tolerant to drought.
A hardy species are suitable for arid and semi-arid conditions.
Occurs mainly in the tropical arid zone region extending from the Pilbara and Kimberley regions in Western Australia into the Northern Territory, Central and South-Western Queensland and the far north-eastern South Australia.
Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.
- Sow in a well drained mix.
- Soak in water 24 hours
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
- Place in a semi-shaded postion.
- Keep the soil moist, avoid overwatering and ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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