Protea Plant

Species include Brunia Berzelia and the Ericas.

Protea plant. Protea cynaroides is a woody shrub with thick stems and large dark green glossy leaves. Proteas rarely succeed in heavy clay soils notorious for their poor drainage. Plant in a sunny position where the air circulates freely around the plant they love windy areas.

These flowers symbolize diversity transformation and courage. They require little maintenance once mature and look truly prehistoric. These are our lessons learned from 35 years farming Protea.

Protea is used medicinally as a cough syrup to treat certain chest disorders. The species is also known as giant protea honeypot or king sugar bushIt is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region. The California Protea Association is a close-knit community of 30 to 40 member farms that all work together sharing information on planting and growing.

Proteas flower in autumn winter and spring. Plant the protea seed to a depth equal to its size and water well. So whats there not to like.

Protea plants are not for beginners and not for every climate. South Africas national flower is actually the King Protea the largest species of protea. The Protea is one of the oldest species of plants on this planet and has existed for over 300 million years.

Proteas part of the fynbos floral kingdom are a group of indigenous plants cultivated as cut flowers. As natives of South Africa the protea plants are grown mainly for ornamental and landscaping purposes. Once established they are drought tolerant.