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