Botanico

Plant profile

thick-barked wattle

Vachellia pachyphloia (W.Fitzg) Kodela

An outdoor tree with thick bark and rounded clusters of yellow flowers. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil, and avoid waterlogging.

Open-data facts

Life form
Lives as a shrub or small tree depending on age, pruning, and conditions.
Climate
Originates in tropics with contrasting wet and dry seasons.
Origin / area
Its known area of origin points to: N. Western Australia to N. Northern Territory.

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    Basic care

    Watering
    In winter, water even less often.
    Light
    Aim for several hours of direct sun every day.
    Temperature
    Handles heat well if light and watering match.
    Humidity
    Avoid damp corners with no airflow.

    Pet toxicity

    Leaves and stems are not for pets to play with or eat.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

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