The Australian weeping plum is a common plant in Australia and belongs to the coneflower family.

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree up to 10 meters in height, with a narrow crown, gray bark, and hairy branches.

The cone-shaped, usually yellow or pale yellow, sometimes orange, red, or pink flowers of the Australian waxflower bloom from autumn to winter. The mature flowers bear nuts, which are oval and usually gray or brown.

It is relatively well adapted to dry climates and is drought tolerant, but also needs full sun and well-drained soil.

It is ornamental not only because of its beautiful flowers but also because of the special touch of its leaves and bark.

The flowers can be used to make dried flowers or fresh flowers, and are also suitable as cut flower material. In addition, the nuts of the Australian wax apple can be used as a food source for birds and small mammals.

They are slow growing but vigorous and can adapt to different soil conditions and climatic conditions. Australian wax apple can be used as a potted plant or planted in gardens and is also suitable as a landscape tree species for landscaping in parks, streets, and other places.

The following aspects need to be paid attention to when planting Australian wax apples:

1. Soil and environment: Australian plum is more adapted to the dry climate, but it also needs sufficient sunlight and well-drained soil. Australian waxberry can grow in acidic soil and alkaline soil, but not in wet soil. Also, they need a certain amount of space because they have a narrower canopy.

2. Planting method: Australian wax apple can be propagated by seeds or plugs. The seeds need to be treated first by removing the outer peel and seed shell and then germinating in a warmer and more humid environment.

A section of about 15 cm in length needs to be taken from a healthy branch, inserted into a culture soil containing fertilizer and water, and later placed in a cool environment to promote rooting and germination.

3. Maintenance and management: The growth of the Australian wax apple is slow, so it needs regular fertilization, watering, and pruning to promote its growth. Usually, fertilizer should be applied once a year in spring and autumn, watered once or twice a week, and the soil should be kept moist.

While the tree is growing, branches and flowers need to be pruned at the right time to keep the tree in good shape and healthy.

In conclusion, planting Australian plums requires attention to soil, environment, and maintenance management. Only by doing a good job in these aspects can the Australian plum grow healthily and show its beautiful flowers and ornamental value.