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Water rarely, about once every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender.
Exposure Protea neriifolia
the Protea neriifolia should be grown in a bright place, with direct sunlight. These plants don't like cold weather, therefore in the Spring it is best to set them outside only when the temperatures are above 15°C.To prevent damage caused by the cold temperatures, during the months with definately harsh minimum temperatures, we can protect the shrubs by covering the soil around the stem with straw or dry leaves.
Generalities Protea neriifolia
The Protea neriifolia has a shrub- like development. These plants have a sapling deportment, with a short stem with a small roundish crown. The Protea neriifolia Is medium in size; in summer it assumes a pink colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.
Watering Protea neriifolia
Water rarely, about once every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender.
Treatments Protea neriifolia
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.
Soil Protea neriifolia
Let’s grow these shrubs in a substratum for acidophilic plants, which also has a very good drainage.
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Notes Protea neriifolia
These plants need to be grown in a specific soil for acidophilic plants. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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