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banksia verticillata brown leaves

Fintan
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banksia verticillata brown leaves

We bought a Banksia verticillata and planted 2-3 months ago. Since planting it hasn’t grown, and started to shrink and get brown leaves. At first, I thought it just needed more watering as summer, however this hasn’t improved things at all.

 

Upon further reading I think it might be due to poor drainage and possible root rot. The soil does seem somewhat compact and when I water, there is normally a pool of water that sits on top and takes a while to soak in. 

Can you please recommend the steps I need to take to try and bring this plant back to life? Ideally step by step outline, as I’m a beginner gardener 🧑‍🌾

 

Thanks a lot. 

 

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