| Common Name | King Protea 'Niobe' |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Protea |
| Species | Protea Cynaroides |
| Variety | Niobe |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Late autumn to late spring, peak winter/spring |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green foliage with pink-red bracts |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Acidic, well-draining mix of peat, pine bark, and perlite. Poor soil tolerance.
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Sensitive to root rot. Low humidity tolerance once established.
Requires full sun outdoors for best blooms. Indoors needs brightest spot available.
Apply slow-release acidic fertilizer in spring. Avoid high phosphorus content.
Deadhead spent flowers, remove dead stems after flowering season for air circulation.
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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