Acacia aneura

Mulga

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Drought-tolerant shrub or small tree native to the Australian outback, featuring feathery phyllodes and yellow flower spikes, highly adapted to extreme heat and arid conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mulga
Family Fabaceae
Genus Acacia
Species Aneura
Origin Australia
Blooming Spring to summer; yellow flower spikes appear seasonally
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-grey
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil, low organic matter required for optimal growth

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established, water deeply but infrequently to avoid root rot in winter months

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun exposure, tolerate partial shade when young plants are established in arid conditions

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization required, occasional nitrogen-fixing benefits from root nodules in native soil

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Pruning

Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape, remove dead branches seasonally

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 113°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
10% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 30%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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