Question From:
Diane Cudahy in Mitchelton, Brisbane QLD
Nature of problem:
Would like to know name of plant
Type of Plant (if known):
Not known
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
N/a
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Not relevant
How often do you water the plant:
Not relevant
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Not relevant
What type of plant is it:
Don’t know
How long since you planted it:
NA
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
NA
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
NA
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
NA
What other treatments have you given the plant:
NA
Upload photo if available:
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Other Comments:
This flower was in a bouquet I received for my birthday and would like to know what is as I would love to grow it in my garden
Thank you
Diane
Answer: Hi Diane, It appears to be a King Protea, Protea cynaroides (Assuming that those aren’t its leaves and that the flowers are very close to the wall, ie about 15-20 cm across). Google it to see. Don
