Cultivation
Banksia caleyi is a medium- to slow-growing plant, taking four to five years to flower from seed. The flowers are attractive but are obscured by the foliage. This species can grow in a range of soil types so long as they provide good drainage. The nominal pH range is from 6 to 7.5. It grows in full sun and partly shaded situations, and tolerates light pruning. Unlike many other Western Australian banksias, has had some degree of success in growing in more humid areas, such as Australia's east coast. It attracts honey and pygmy possums in the garden.
Seeds do not require any treatment, and take 23 to 50 days to germinate.
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