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Leucospermum 'Veldfire' If you’ve ever tried growing Proteas, Leucospermums, Banksias, or Grevilleas in your garden, you’ve probably...

When it comes to fertilizing members of the Protea family—Proteas, Leucospermums, Banksias, Grevilleas, and their cousins—there’s one...

Dryandra nervosa in a container Most members of the Protea family can thrive in containers if you provide the right conditions. While...

Iron Sulfate Proteas are acid-loving plants, and keeping them healthy depends on getting the soil pH right . Iron is essential for green,...

Iron deficiecy in a Leucopspermum Members of the Protea family—like Leucospermums, Grevilleas, and Banksias—are native to South Africa...

My custom protea soil starts with 1/4–3/8" aged fir bark enriched with feather meal, blended with perlite, sharp sand, and peat moss for drainage, texture, and moisture retention. I add ferrous sulfate and gypsum to support foliage and manage salts, let it settle, and it’s ready to give proteas the ideal environment to thrive.