Grevillea tripartita Plant Care

Grevillea tripartita (Grevillea tripartita) belongs to the Proteaceae family within the Grevillea genus. Grevillea tripartita is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

Grevillea tripartita displays an upright, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Grevillea tripartita produces showy clusters of red, pink, or white flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Grevillea tripartita every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Grevillea tripartita thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Grevillea tripartita tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Grevillea tripartita prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Grevillea tripartita to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Grevillea tripartita every 8 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Grevillea tripartita is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Grevillea tripartita can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.

Prune Grevillea tripartita while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Grevillea tripartita is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Grevillea tripartita can be propagated through seeds, cuttings.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

Grevillea tripartita is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

Grevillea tripartita grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Grevillea tripartita is native to the south-west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Grevillea tripartita as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.