
Protea
Protea cynaroidesChildrenUnknown
PetsUnknown
CareEasy
SeasonAll yearWinterSpringSummerAutumn
Change and transformation
Protea is South Africa’s flower, with a large head unlike any other bloom. It lasts a long time and dries beautifully when it is done.
Children: We found no poison-centre information on it, so keep it out of small children’s reach to be safe.
Pets: No reliable data on pets, so keep it out of their reach.
| Meaning | Change and transformation |
|---|---|
| Children | Unknown |
| Pets | Unknown |
| Vase life | 10 – 20 days |
| Scent | No scent |
| Available | All year |
How to care for it
- Remove leaves below the water and change water and food every two days to delay leaf blackening.
- Give it bright light and keep it away from heat.
- The stem is woody: cut a clean slant with a sharp knife.
Did you know? A king protea head can reach about 30 cm across.
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Sources: Child safety from UC ANR · Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants and National Capital Poison Center; pet safety from ASPCA; vase life and season from Floralife; meanings from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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