Protea caffra subsp. kilimandscharica (5 Seeds) + Smoke Seed Primer (01 Disc) - Kilimanjaro Sugarbush, Kilimanjaro Protea, Kili Sugarbush Seeds

Description

This kit includes Protea caffra subsp. kilimandscharica seeds (5 seeds) + 01 Smoke Seed Primer Disc.

Smoke Seed Primer is ideal for treating seeds of Proteas. Many wildflower seeds are dormant and need very specific conditions for germination. The smoke seed primer solution contains a combination of natural substances that overcome dormancy and stimulate seed germination. The degree of germination success varies with the species, but on average, treated seeds give at least twice the number of seedlings that untreated seeds do. (Source: proteaseeds)

Protea caffra subsp. kilimandscharica, commonly known as the Kilimanjaro sugarbush, is a subspecies of evergreen shrub or small tree native to the high-altitude montane and subalpine zones of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya in East Africa. It is known for its distinctive, showy, goblet-shaped flower heads, which are typically pink to deep red and surrounded by colorful bracts. Adapted to a harsh environment with rocky slopes, volcanic soils, and significant temperature fluctuations, this plant features thick, leathery leaves that help it conserve water. It is a resilient species that plays a key ecological role in its high-elevation habitat.