Step 1
Choose a pot that is at least twice the size of the selected plant with an outlet hole for drainage. Position in the garden that receives full sun, minimum 6 hours per day.
Step 2
Fill the pot with a native quality potting mix, such as Rocky Point Premium Potting mix. Soil is very important and if you use phosphorus soils (with manure) your plant will die.
Step 3
Carefully remove the plant from the pot ensuring not to disturb any of the roots.
Step 4
Position in hole and backfill with native potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well.
Step 5
Mulch with an organic mulch, such as pine chips, sugar cane, macadamia nut shells or pea straw ensuring to keep it away from the trunk.
Step 6
Feed in autumn and spring with a good native fertiliser. DO NOT use normal fertiliser.
Step 7
Water your Protea. For the first 3 years, water your protea at least 5-7 x per week in spring/summer (Queensland October – February) and 5 x per week in the cooler months. If you don’t water your plant, it will die, especially King Proteas.