Cape Flats Conebush
Also known as
Leucadendron hirsutum, Protea fusca and Protea hirsuta
Taxonomy
Leucadendron levisanus
Leucadendron
Proteaceae
Proteales
How to care for Cape Flats Conebush
Water
How often to water your Cape Flats Conebush
every 9
Cape Flats Conebush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Cape Flats Conebush in your home
a window
Cape Flats Conebush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cape Flats Conebush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cape Flats Conebush in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cape Flats Conebush
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cape Flats Conebush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Cape Flats Conebush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cape Flats Conebush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Cape Flats Conebush
Cape Flats Conebush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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