| Common Name | Silk Oak |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Grevillea |
| Species | Robusta |
| Origin | Australia |
| Blooming | Foliage plant, orange-red tubular flowers in spring/summer |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green to silver-grey |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam, low phosphorus fertilizer sensitive (Proteaceae)
Allow soil to dry between waterings; drought tolerant once established; reduce in winter
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering; indoors needs brightest possible spot
Low phosphorus slow-release fertilizer in spring; avoid high phosphate fertilizers
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
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