| Common Name | King Protea 'Red Rex' |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Protea |
| Species | Protea Cynaroides |
| Variety | Red Rex |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Winter to Spring, large flower heads with red bracts |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green / Silvery-grey |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Sandy, acidic, low nutrient soil (calcifuge). Mix with coarse perlite for drainage.
Water deeply but infrequently. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Sensitive to root rot.
Requires full sun exposure. Not suitable for deep shade indoors unless supplemented with grow lights.
Low phosphorus fertilizer only. Apply sparingly in spring during active growth phase.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Remove spent flower heads to prevent seed set.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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