Common
name: "Indian Summer" or "Red Swamp Banksia"
Latin name: Banksia occidentalis
Native
to: Western Australia
Useful as: As line or form flower
Longevity: 14 - 21 days Display in a cool shaded area.
Dries well:
Yes
Available: Year round
Pictured:
Banksia Indian Summer
General
Tropical Cut Flower Care: Keep the water in the vase of your
Banksia
Indian Summer fresh. Replace the water every 3 days with
cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase.
Re-cut 1/2" from the base of each Banksia Protes stem under water using
a sharp knife with each water change. Remove any foliage
that may become submerged after re-cutting to avoid bacterial
growth.
Variety note: The
"Indian Summer" Banksia has a Cattail type
look to it accented by thin pine needle like foliage. Another
western Australian native plant found growing in swampy areas. The
trees can reach 20 foot in height. The Indian Summer Banksia flowers dry
well, but the
needle like foliage should be removed. Bunches of Indian Summer
Banksia measure 18" to 24" in length and are sold by the
stem.
Add a commercial floral preservative such as AquaPlus or
FloraLife to the vase that contains your Banksia Indian
Summer with each water change. Floral preservative helps to
prevent bacteria growth and feeds your flowers insuring a
longer vase life. To make your own cut flower food mix 1/2
teaspoon of table sugar to a quart of cold water... mixing
thoroughly.
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