Waterhousea Floribunda- Weeping Lilly Pilly 200mm Pot 60cm Tall From Top Soil

Light

• Thrives in full sun to part shade.
• Best growth and dense foliage occur with at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• In very hot or dry areas, a little afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch on new plants.  

Watering

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during the first year.
• Once established, it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.
• In hot weather, water deeply 2–3 times a week for potted or hedge plants.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

Soil

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Tolerates a range of soils, including light clay, as long as drainage is good.
• For heavy clay, mix gypsum and premium potting mix to improve structure.

Fertiliser

• Feed with a slow-release native fertiliser in early spring and mid-summer.
• For lush, glossy growth, liquid feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
• Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers.

Pruning

• Responds well to trimming — perfect for formal hedges or shaped screens.
• Lightly prune after flowering (late summer) to encourage new shoots and maintain shape.
• For dense privacy hedges, trim 2–3 times per year.

Pests & Problems

• Generally hardy, but watch for:
  
• Psyllids (tiny bumps or spots on leaves) — use eco-oil or neem oil.
• Scale or aphids — treat early with horticultural oil
• Keep the plant healthy through regular watering and feeding to prevent stress.

Cold & Frost

• Tolerates light frost once established.
• Protect young plants with frost cloth or mulch during the first winter in cooler Melbourne suburbs.

Growth & Uses

• Fast-growing evergreen tree reaching 5–10 m tall (can be pruned smaller).
• Elegant weeping foliage with red new growth and white flowers in summer.
• Excellent for driveway screens, privacy hedges, or feature trees.