| Common Name | Madiba Protea |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Protea |
| Species | Protea Cynaroides |
| Variety | Madiba |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Winter to Spring, large distinctive flower heads |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green serrated leaves |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Acidic, sandy peat mix with excellent drainage, no phosphates allowed
Moderate watering during active growth, drought tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging
Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering and growth
Low phosphate fertilizer applied in early spring only to prevent root burn
Prune lightly after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape shrub
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