Silver Oak Plant
Grevillea robusta, or Silver Oak, grows 60-80 ft tall, fast-growing, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, medium moisture, not edible, and no medicinal properties.
Habit
Evergreen tree
Height
10-15 m
Growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Australia, India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-75%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Organic, nitrogen-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/ms
Yield Per Plant
Timber, ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Timber, ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize once in spring with slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Anthracnose
Leaf discoloration, root decay, powdery coating, rusty spots, branch dieback
Copper sulfate, mancozeb, dithane
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Some parts are used in traditional medicine, though caution is needed due to potential toxicity.
· May have mild anti-inflammatory properties.