{"product_id":"silver-oak-10-bag","title":"Silver Oak - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Oak (Grevillea robusta) is a tall, erect, fast-growing tree from Australia, widely planted in India as a shade tree on coffee and tea estates and along roads. Its fine, fern-like grey-green leaves are silvery beneath, giving the tree its name, and in spring it produces showy one-sided golden-orange flower combs rich in nectar that attract birds and bees. The straight trunk yields useful timber. Adaptable and hardy, it thrives in cooler hill regions and well-drained plains, though its surface roots and brittle wood call for careful siting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProteaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, fern-like leaves, silvery beneath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (Mar-May)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtropical to mild temperate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, slightly acidic soil; dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers 10-35C; tolerates light frost when mature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates moderate humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-phosphorus feed; avoid high-phosphate fertilizers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune young to build strong structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung plants in pots; transplant to ground early\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional borers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSap\/flowers may cause skin irritation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a shade tree on tea and coffee plantations, as a fast windbreak and avenue tree, and for soft timber; its nectar-rich flowers support birds and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil in full sun and avoid phosphorus-rich fertilizers, to which Proteaceae are sensitive. It performs especially well in India's cooler hill stations and plateaus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Silver Oak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees regularly; once established it is drought-tolerant and dislikes constantly wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun for healthy, fast and upright growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sap and flowers can irritate skin, so discourage pets from chewing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly as a young plant; transplant it to open ground early as it grows very tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is grown easily from fresh seed sown in well-drained nursery mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaterlogging or excess phosphorus fertilizer is a common cause; improve drainage and switch to low-phosphate feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt bears golden-orange flower combs mainly in spring, around March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a large outdoor tree, though young seedlings are sometimes kept briefly as foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Silver Oak toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not a serious poison, but its sap can cause contact skin irritation in sensitive people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a low-phosphorus fertilizer or compost; high-phosphate feeds can harm this Proteaceae species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256348213494,"sku":"PLT-SILVEROAK-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-silver-oak-silk-oak-grevillea-robusta-plant.jpg?v=1783923957","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/silver-oak-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}