Water
Water Sweet Acacia thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Ancient Cassie · Aroma · Casse Flower
Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana) is a fast-growing, thorny shrub or small tree known for its fragrant, golden-yellow, puffball flowers and feathery foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry out between waterings, more frequent in warmer months.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy, Clay
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, protect from frost. Ideal range 18-24°C.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring/summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Sweet Acacia thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune Sweet Acacia after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. Heavy pruning is usually not necessary but can be done to control size.
Aim for an open structure to allow good air circulation.
Sweet Acacia can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or from cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require scarification or a period of cold stratification. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium.
Repot Sweet Acacia every 2-3 years in spring, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Where Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Acacia |
| Species | Acacia farnesiana |
Similar in genus Acacia
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