King Protea- growing for dummies..

Thank you @pete . I ran out and scooped some ashes out of my wood oven and I shall obey my plrotea pant poobah

 

@CanadianLori I have started using hickory liquid smoke instead of the expensive Kirstenbosch smoke papers. According to an article in Australasian Plant Soc journal 'Pentachondra' studies have shown it is a good substitute. I dilute the liquid to weak tea colour and soak seeds in it overnight. Seems to help.