Rough Leaf Sugar Bush (Protea Aspera) 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.
Protea aspera is a flowering shrub endemic to South Africa, known for its rough, linear leaves and mat-forming growth habit.
Rough Leaf Sugar Bush
Protea Aspera
Protea aspera is a flowering shrub endemic to South Africa, known for its rough, linear leaves and mat-forming growth habit.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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