Stenocarpus sinuatus
Stenocarpus sinuatus
- Native to:
- Australia, New Guinea
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Proteaceae
- Genus:
- Stenocarpus
- Species:
- Stenocarpus sinuatus
- USDA Symbol:
- STSI9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a rainforest species, it can resprout after disturbance but is not fire-dependent.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to subtropical rainforests, prefers organic-rich soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates readily without pretreatment. Seeds require light for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI