YellowearAdesmia boronioides

Adesmia boronioides prefers consistently moist soil during its growing season but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the soil from becoming completely dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Prune Adesmia boronioides after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light tip pruning can be done in early spring to stimulate new growth.

Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering.

Propagate Adesmia boronioides from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Select healthy shoots and take cuttings of about 10-15 cm. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining, sandy compost.

Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Repot young plants of Adesmia boronioides annually in spring before new growth begins. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound.

Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of loam, sand, and peat. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.