king protea

king protea · Fertilizing

king protea · Protea cynaroides
Also known as: Cape artichoke flower

Grow under glass in full light. Water sparingly in winter. Grow outdoors in a frost-free, sheltered border in poor neutral to acid, well drained soil. Die back and general failure to thrive usually indicates that the rooting medium is too rich

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed