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

Watering

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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