Protea eximia

How to Grow and Care for Protea eximia

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Under glass grow in a mix of 1 part loam with added charcoal and 3 parts equal measures of grit (or perlite) and peat substitute, in full light. Water moderately in spring and summer. Apply a liquid fertiliser of magnesium sulphate and urea, both at half recommended strength, once in spring and again in early autumn. Water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun

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Planting and Growing Protea eximia

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Under glass grow in a mix of 1 part loam with added charcoal and 3 parts equal measures of grit (or perlite) and peat substitute, in full light. Water moderately in spring and summer. Apply a liquid fertiliser of magnesium sulphate and urea, both at half recommended strength, once in spring and again in early autumn. Water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water Protea eximia?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Protea eximia?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Protea eximia?

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What Soil Is Best for Protea eximia?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Protea eximia?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Protea eximia?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Protea eximia?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Protea eximia?

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

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How to Transplant Protea eximia?

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How to Care for Protea eximia in Winter?

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How to Plant Protea eximia?

Under glass grow in a mix of 1 part loam with added charcoal and 3 parts equal measures of grit (or perlite) and peat substitute, in full light. Water moderately in spring and summer. Apply a liquid fertiliser of magnesium sulphate and urea, both at half recommended strength, once in spring and again in early autumn. Water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot Protea eximia?

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How to Harvest Protea eximia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Protea eximia

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Attributes of Protea eximia

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginSouth Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Protea eximia
Genus
Protea
Family
Proteaceae
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