Protea scolymoides Scoly

Sugarbush

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Distinctive shrub with large, cup-shaped flower heads and grey-blue foliage. Native to South African fynbos regions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sugarbush
Family Proteaceae
Genus Protea
Species Scolymoides
Variety Scoly Cultivar
Origin South Africa
Blooming Large terminal heads, late summer to autumn
Leaf Color Grey-blue, silver-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-drained sandy soil or ericaceous mix. Low phosphorus tolerance is critical.

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Watering

Keep moist but never waterlogged. Drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering significantly in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best flowering. Indoor needs maximum southern exposure or grow lights.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient fertilizer, avoid phosphates. Apply sparingly in spring only during active growth.

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Thrip

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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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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