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PROTEA lepidocarpodendron 50 seed
Black Breaded Protea
Family: Proteaceae
Characteristics: Rounded Shrub 2 to 2.5 metres.
Seed per packet: 5
Sold by seed count.
Protea belongs to the ancient plant family Proteaceae, which split into two subfamilies, Proteoideae and Grevilleoideae, before the separation of the Gondwanaland continent around 140 million years ago.
Protea Lepidocarpodendron, commonly known as the Black Breaded Protea, is a fast-growing shrub with good habit and striking flowers with a black-purple silky top from late autumn and winter in its natural range.
The attractive flowers are very sought after for use in floral arrangements.
Occurs naturally in the Western Cape from Cape Town to Kleinmond of South Africa.
This species is likely to become extinct in the wild soon. In the past 60 years, it has lost around 30% of its habitat due to property developments, roads, and invasive plant species. Another significant threat to this species is hybridization.
The best time to sow is usually autumn or spring, when the temperature range is between 16 °C and 22 °C and the difference between day and night temperatures is around 12°C.
If summers are hot and dry and winter is moderate and wet, autumn is the best time to sow.
In colder climates with less harsh summers, it is usually better to sow in spring.
- The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering.
- Sow the seed equal to its side depth. Vermiculite is an excellent medium for covering the surface, as it helps retain moisture and controls the temperature.
- Keep moist but not too wet, as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
- Germination should occur in 30-60 days, depending on the temperature and conditions.
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended:
Members of the Proteaceae family are responsive to smoke pre-treatment. Although germination will often occur without smoke treatment, it has proved beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in many species of the Proteaceae family.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken by soaking the seed overnight or applying it to the surface after sowing; both provide reliable results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- All seeds must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.
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