| Botanical name | Leucadendron species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | The conelike flowerheads have surrounding bracts that range in colour from yellow and pink to red and silver, and make worthwhile cut flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Conebush |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | In summer rainfall regions, it is necessary to keep them well watered during the dry winter months. |
| Soil conditions | These plants need well-drained, acid soil and a good mulch to keep the roots cool. |
| Uses | These plants make worthwhile cut flowers. |
| Interesting info | These lovely evergreen shrubs are members of the protea family. |
| Other languages | Tolbos (A) |
Leucadendron species (Conebush)
- Botanical name: Leucadendron species
- Common name(s): Conebush
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
These lovely evergreen shrubs are members of the protea family. They need well-drained, acid soil and a good mulch to keep the roots cool. In summerrainfall regions, it is necessary to keep them well watered during the dry winter months. The conelike flowerheads have surrounding bracts that range in colour from yellow and pink to red and silver, and make worthwhile cut flowers.
Family: Proteaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: loo-koe-DEN-dron
Leucadendron species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
The conelike flowerheads have surrounding bracts that range in colour from yellow and pink to red and silver, and make worthwhile cut flowers.
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