Common Sunshine Conebush

Common Sunshine Conebush Care

Leucadedron Salignum

What is the plant

Leucadendron salignum is a multi-stemmed shrub with a persistent rootstock, which enables it to resprout after fire. In its natural conditions it grows to a height of 0.75 to 2 m. The variability of growing conditions, from mild winter temperatures to snow and frost near mountain tops, as well as the variability of leaves and bracts, from greenish-yellow to vivid orange-red, have made this species an excellent candidate for breeding. There are a range of plants in cultivation, which differ markedly from the usual parent species, most often in growth form, leaf- and bract colour and flowering time. They may be either selections, known as 'cultivars' or hybrids, i.e. 'crosses' between species. Many hybrids and cultivars have been produced in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and other countries growing Proteaceae.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Silver Tree is drought tolerant and must only be watered during the dry periods. Water the plant deeply once a week. Avoid getting the leaves wet and make sure the leaves aren’t touching other plants.
Pruning
Prune them heavily back after blooming to a few inches above the nodes. It will result in bushier and faster new growth.
Fertilizer
It rarely needs feeding. However, give plants a half-strength mixture of any natural liquid fertilizer annually.

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Sunlight
The Leucadendron plants grow best in full sun. They also prefer a humid environment and need good air circulation. It is best to plant them in open spaces and avoid crowding them with other plants.
Soil
It grows well in any type of soil as long as it has good drainage.However, it prefers acidic soil slightly more than others.
Temperature
The USDA hardiness zone of this plant is 9 to 11.