How to tend a Protea eximia
Also known as: Protea auriculata Tausch, Protea spectabilis Licht. ex Spreng., Protea radiata Andrews, Scolymocephalus spectabilis (Licht. ex Spreng.) Kuntze, Scolymocephalus eximius Kuntze, Scolymocephalus auriculatus (Tausch) Kuntze, Erodendrum eximium Knight, Protea latifolia R.Br., Protea latifolia var. auriculata Kuntze
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries
Sunlight
Like adequate light, shade properly under summer strong light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 1-2 months in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- South Africa
- Category
- Proteaceae, Helicia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-December, viewing period up to 5-7 months
- Flower colors
- white, orange, red
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