What are the alternative names for the king protea? You may have heard some of these names

Alternative names of the king protea

Protea, sea god flower

Morphological characteristics of the king protea

A perennial, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub plant. Its fresh flower is actually a flower ball, with many stamens, surrounded by huge, richly colored bracts.

The diameter of the flower ball is 12~30 cm. The diameter of the flower ball varies between 12 cm and 30 cm. In one growing season, a large and sturdy king protea plant can produce 6-10 flower balls, and individual plants can produce 40 flower balls in one growing season. The color of the flower ball bracts varies from milky white to deep red. It has sturdy stems and glossy leaves, and when the plant is mature it is about 1 m tall.

Growth habits of the king protea

The king protea likes a warm, slightly dry and sunny environment, is not cold-tolerant, prefers well-drained water, and avoids waterlogging. It requires loose, well-drained acidic soil. The winter temperature is generally not lower than 7 degrees, and individual varieties can tolerate around zero degrees. The soil for seedlings needs good drainage. During the growing period, summer requires a cool and dry climate, and proper shading during strong sun. The suitable growth temperature is 27 degrees. In winter it needs a warm, sunny and slightly higher air humidity environment.

Main value of the king protea

Ornamental: The king protea is an evergreen shrub with lush branches and leaves, large flowers, upright bracts and petals, exceptionally beautiful colors, and a long ornamental period. It is suitable for potted ornamental display, and is also an excellent cut flower and dried flower material.

Medicinal: Relieves cough, benefits the brain, clears nasal congestion, diuretic, softens the skin, lowers blood pressure, benefits the nerves, calms, promotes sweating.