How Do You Care For Native Australian Plants?
Despite their reputation for being wild and unruly, Australian plants can be grown successfully in gardens. To best cultivate an Australian plant, raise it in a climate and soil that would be found in its native environment. Plants native to Australia include Eucalyptus and gum trees, bottlebrushes, kangaroo paws, mint bushes and waratahs. Although individual plants require specific care, there are ground rules that apply to Australian plants in general. Mulch the soil around your plants to keep it moist. Natural mulch like euycalyptus leaf and wood chips creates a base that traps moisture and simulates a plant’s native Australian environment. In the bush, leaves often gather around plants, particularly in coastal areas. According to the Australian Plants Society of South Australia, the best method of watering native Australian plants is by slow irrigation and deep soaking. This ensures that the roots get the water they need to survive. Plants that are one to two meters high will need
