
Dendrobium Orchid
Dendrobium nobile
Leucospermum cordifolium
Spherical flower heads with long protruding styles like pins. Exotic and textural. Also called pincushion. South African native. Modern and architectural. Symbol of courage.
Spring, Year-round
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days
when properly cared for
Pincushion Protea has no fragrance
Named for the resemblance to a pincushion full of pins
Part of an ancient plant family dating back 300 million years
Adapted to survive South African wildfires - seeds are protected in woody cones
South Africa exports millions of proteas annually
Endemic to the fynbos of South Africa, pincushion proteas are part of one of the oldest plant families on Earth. They evolved to survive periodic fires and nutrient-poor soils. The cut flower industry developed in the 20th century, making these prehistoric beauties available to florists worldwide.

Prunus serrulata