Sticky Boronia, Narrow-Leaved Boronia
Care
Lighting
Inside the house Boronia anemonifolia is suitable for bright to sunny places. During summer a sunny to part shaded spot on the balcony or in the garden is welcome. There it has to be slowly accustomed to the sun, which is no longer filtered through a window.
Soil
Regular mixes for container plants, cacti and succulents, herbs and vegetables can be used.
Watering
Allow the soil to moderately dry between the waterings. Water sparingly if placed cool during winter. Avoid overwatering such as drying out.
On a sunny spot the Sticky Boronia has to be watered daily during the hot summer weeks.
Feeding
Feeding can be done with liquid fertilizers, sticks, granules or pellets. Liquid fertiliser can be given every 4th to 8th week from spring to fall. Long-term fertilizers (sticks, granules, pellets) in spring and summer. Currently bought or repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.
Temperature
If you want the Sticky Boronia to bloom in spring a winter rest period at 5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) is ideal. For a short time the evergreen shrub should be able to withstand temperatures of up to -3 °C (37 °F). But i haven’t tested that yet.
Propagation
The Sticky Boronia can be grown from cuttings.
Profile
Scientific name
Boronia anemonifolia
Common name(s)
Sticky Boronia, Narrow-Leaved Boronia
Family
Rutaceae
Origin
Australia
Height
Up to 2 m
Toxic
No.