Proteas - longevity under stressed conditions
- Subject: Proteas - longevity under stressed conditions
- From: &* d* W* <d*@attglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:02:28 +0200
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I have a couple of Protea cynaroides that are
growing on a sandy, windy slope. They are about 4 years old and their growth has
been disappointing, to say the least. They were purchased with a
friend of mine who purchased similar sized plants on the occasion (at
the same nursery). The difference in plant size is huge due to the
different environments (she has no wind, borehole water and fertile soil) and
she is already taking magnificent flowers off hers.
What determines the limited lifespan of the
Protea? Is it time or size i.e will these plants die off before reaching
their full size but having reached their alloted three score and 10 ? Or will
they live longer than expected because they will take so long to
reach maturity?
Charl
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