Giant King Protea - 5 Samen - Protea cynaroides
The evergreen national plant of South Africa with its bright leathery leaves can grow up to two me...The evergreen national plant of South Africa with its bright leathery leaves can grow up to two meters in tub culture. Its striking flowers can be up to 30 cm and make the Protea cynaroides the queen of the Protea plants. The flower heads are extremely durable and therefore perfectly suitable as cut flowers and for dried flower arrangements. The natural habitat of the Protea extends along the coast near the Cape of Good Hope to the mountainous regions up to 3000 meters above sea level. It can also be found in Australia. The seed propagation indoors is possible throughout the year. To increase the germination capacity, you should initially put the seeds in a bowl with lukewarm water for about 24 hours for priming. Add a tablespoon of wood ash (e.g. from the charcoal grill) to 100 ml of water to simulate the common Smoke Primer in South Africa. Plant the seeds about 1 cm deep in moist potting soil and choose a pot with a diameter of at least 12 cm so that the roots have enough space to develop well. Cover the seed container with clear film to prevent the soil from drying out, but do not forget to drill some holes in the clear film and remove it completely every or third day for about 2 hours. This way you avoid mold formation on your potting soil. Place the seed container in a bright and warm place with a temperature between 20° and 25° Celsius during the day and a cooler night temperature. This temperature change will further stimulate germination. Always keep the soil moist, but not wet. A little patience is required with germination, but within one to three months the first seedlings sprout. You should avoid putting the sprouts in full sun until they develop the first pair of leaves. The Protea prefers sunny but not too hot locations with light humidity and constantly moderately moist soil, as in its natural habitat. It naturally grows in windy areas and therefore likes a place with good air circulation, which also helps to prevent fungal infestations. The Protea is accustomed to rather nutrient-poor soil and also needs only a weekly dose of phosphate-free fertilizer for tub plants every two weeks during the flowering period. Guano or orchid fertilizer is also suitable. The Protea can easily be kept outdoors until mid-October, as it tolerates light frost down to -7° Celsius. For overwintering, it is better to place it frost-free in a semi-shady or sunny place at a temperature of around 10° Celsius and good air circulation. Keep the soil evenly moderately moist in winter.
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