Spinning Top Conebush (Leucadendron Rubrum) is a perennial shrub in the Proteaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Leucadendron rubrum is a flowering shrub native to the southwestern Cape Province of South Africa, known for its distinctive spinning top-shaped flower heads and grayish, small leaves.

Spinning Top Conebush

Spinning Top Conebush

Leucadendron Rubrum

Leucadendron rubrum is a flowering shrub native to the southwestern Cape Province of South Africa, known for its distinctive spinning top-shaped flower heads and grayish, small leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, ornamental shrub, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spinning Top Conebush

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Spinning Top Conebush
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Taxonomy

Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Leucadendron