Wie pflegt man eine Protea?
Protea cynaroides gedeiht an einem warmen, hellen Standort am besten – Hitze und stickige Luft verträgt sie hingegen gar nicht gut. Empfehlenswert ist ein absonniger bis halbschattiger Platz in einem mäßig temperierten Wintergarten. Achten Sie unbedingt auf eine stetige Luftzirkulation.
Wann blüht die Protea?
Oder die Nadelkissen-Proteen – in rot, orange und gelb leuchten sie in den Kap-Frühling. Es gibt insgesamt 114 Arten. Für mehrere Wochen sind sie die Zierde in allen Parks und privaten Gärten. Besonders eindrucksvoll aber sind diese zauberhaften Blüten in der freien Natur von September bis in den Oktober hinein.
Why is it called king protea?
The king protea, so called because of its resemblance to a crown, is the largest of all proteas and is found in the Cape Floristic region. The flower appears on South African birth certificates and passports, as well as on the South African 5-Rand coin, and the Proteas, South Africa’s cricket team, also took its name from the genus.
Which country has the largest Proteas?
Although South Africa is associated with proteas more than any other country, Australia has the largest collection of species on the planet—over 850. South Africa comes in at second place, with more than 330 species.
Where did the Protea genus originate?
Because of this, it is believed that the protea genus originated on the super-continent Gondwana. When the continent eventually split, proteas were spread across different continents and countries including Australia, New Zealand and South America.
Why are Proteas called sugarbushes?
Proteas are also known as sugarbushes, due to the excessive amount of nectar the flowers produce. Although South Africa is associated with proteas more than any other country, Australia has the largest collection of species on the planet—over 850.