King protea

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The King Protea is a towering, iconic flower native to South Africa, known for its massive bloom head and spiky appearance. The variety of colors, from pinks to whites, makes this flower the king of any floral arrangement. Light: Full sun. Water: Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil. Temperature: 50-75°F (10-24°C). Humidity: Low to moderate. Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus fertilizer during spring and summer.Perfect…

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King Protea in South Africa

The King Protea is just one of the stunning flowers found in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens of Cape Town South Africa. Bigger than your entire hand, you'll find them here, along with over 7000 other plant species. Just one of the reasons to visit South Africa this year. See you there! #southafrica #flowers

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As known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. Cynaroides comes from the Latin Cynara scolymus, the globe artichoke, which the flower heads are thought to resemble. As for the name King, it’s so called because of its resemblance to a crown and it is the largest of all proteas. Each flower head consists of a domed, central mass of inner flowers surrounded by large, showy bracts. On average, king proteas produce between 6 to 10 flowers per season, but some produce up to 30 per plant…

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