Protea cynaroides - Wikipedia
网页Protea cynaroides, also called the king protea (from Afrikaans: koningsprotea, Xhosa: isiQwane sobukumkani[3]), is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush.
Gardening 101: King Protea - Gardenista
网页2022年4月25日 · Sadly, nearly half of South Africa’s Protea species are facing extinction and very few exist in the wild anymore. Most are now cultivated in nurseries, greenhouses, arboretums and botanical gardens, and luckily here …
10 Fascinating Facts To Know About The Protea South Africa's …
网页2017年9月27日 · The king protea (protea cynaroides) took the title of South Africa’s national flower in 1976. The king protea, so called because of its resemblance to a crown, is the largest of all proteas and is found in the Cape Floristic region. The flower appears on South African birth certificates and passports, as well as on the South African 5-Rand ...
All About Protea | WildFlower Arnold
网页The King Protea is South Africa's national flower. Proteas were around and blooming the same time dinosaurs roamed the planet. The outer ring of petals on the King Protea resembles a crown, which befits its name.
King Protea: Ultimate Guide to Basics, Growth & Care
网页2024年7月26日 · The King Protea, scientifically known as Protea cynaroides, is the largest member of the Proteaceae family. Its flower head can reach up to 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter. The outer bracts of the flower head range from creamy white to deep pink or red, surrounding a dense cluster of tubular florets in the center.
Protea cynaroides (King Protea) - Gardenia
网页The national flower of South Africa, Protea cynaroides (King Protea) is a sparsely branched evergreen shrub prized for its huge bowl-shaped flower heads, 6-12 in. across (15-30 cm). Each spectacular flower head features a central bouquet of inner flowers surrounded by stiff, pointed, colorful bracts.
How to Grow and Care for King protea - PictureThis
网页King protea, also known as Giant protea, King sugar bush, Honeypot. King protea requires well-drained, acidic soil and thrives in full sun, mimicking its native South African habitat's conditions. It's vital to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
King Protea Plant Care & Growing Information - Folia
网页How to grow King Protea. In the wild, these plants grow in well-drained, nutrient-poor, slight acidic soil. Because they are used to nutrient-poor soil conditions, only fertilise with organic plant food, such as fish or seaweed emulsion, especially if grown in a pot.
King Protea: First South African plant’s whole genome sequenced
网页2023年5月26日 · King Protea: First South African plant’s whole genome sequenced. Study sheds light on evolutionary history of national symbol, and how its ancestors may have survived mass extinctions. By....
Protea cynaroides | king protea Conservatory Greenhouse/RHS
网页king protea. A sparsely branched evergreen shrub with leathery, elliptic leaves and terminal, bowl-shaped flowerheads 15-30cm across, with red to pink or cream bracts.