Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush (Protea Scabra) is a perennial groundcover in the Proteaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Protea scabra, commonly known as the sandpaper-leaf sugarbush, is a flowering groundcover native to South Africa, particularly the southwestern Cape Province.
Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush
Protea Scabra
Protea scabra, commonly known as the sandpaper-leaf sugarbush, is a flowering groundcover native to South Africa, particularly the southwestern Cape Province.
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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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