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Grevilleas are possibly the most popular and widely cultivated of all of Australia's plants Grevilleas are a member of the Protea family and are related to Banksia, Hakea, Dryandra, Isopogon and Telopea (the Waratah).
Like their relatives, they detest phosphates in the soil
There are over 300 species in the genus and many hybrids
Each 'flower' is actually made up of many (100+ )individual flowers
Aboriginal people used the nectar as a type of sweet
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How do Grevilleas adapt to desert life?
Grevilleas, native Australian plants, do not live in the desert.
What Honey eaters use as a native Australian plant?
Honeyeaters particularly enjoy callistemon (bottlebrush) and grevilleas.
What flowers are safe for pet rainbow lorikeets?
Any native Australian flowers are safe for rainbow lorikeets. They are particularly fond of grevilleas and callistemons (bottle brushes).
Is Grevillea Robyn Gordon poisonous to possums?
No. Grevilleas are native to Australia, and perfectly suited for some of its native Australian marsupials. Possums enjoy the nectar they can get from the grevillea blossoms, and these flowers are not even remotely poisonous.
How difficult is it to propagate grevilleas?
Propagating grevilleas can be difficult. Some species can be grown from seed, caught by placing a paper bag over the flower, as they release them quickly. Sow in damp sand or a potting soil with a low phosphorus level available in Australia for growing native plants. Germination may take months.Cuttings can be taken in September to December, but survival rates aren't high. You could use a rooting hormone, remembering that they are highly toxic. Many types are now propagated by grafting techniques.
What do Galah do?
Galahs are herbivorous and eat seeds of both native plants and cultivated crops. They often feed on seed that has fallen to the ground. However, they also like to nibble on sweet native flowers such as callistemons (bottlebrush) and grevilleas, and on gumnuts.
What are adaptations on a grevillea?
Drinking nectar direct from the flower is best avoided as some commonly cultivated Grevillea species produce flowers containing toxic cyanide Many grevilleas have a propensity to interbreed freely,--they create new species readily to adapt to situations
What does a red wattled honeyeater eat?
In Australia there is a Red Wattlebird which is a large honeyeater . This feeds on the nectar from various flowers including eucalyptus, callistemon - bottlebrush, grevilleas, and hakeas but it also feeds on insects. Check the web link to the left for a photo of this bird.
What plants are in the Great Victoria Desert?
The Great Victoria Desert, despite being a desert, has a vast array of native plants. These include: Mallee, Black desert oak, marble gums, Spinifex, Grevilleas, acacia, parakeelya, leschenaultia, hibbertia, wildflowers
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