Prairie Acacia Plant
Prairie Acacia (Acacia angustissima), a moderate-growing shrub up to 10 ft, prefers sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, not edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
2 to 3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
3 to 5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Forage, Erosion Control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% sand, 30% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Canker Disease.
Brown spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Sunken lesions on stems.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Copper-based fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties.
· Used in traditional medicine for wound healing.
· Supports digestive health.