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Problem with a lot of the more unusual plants is they have such specific requirements. I try and try and try to grow Proteas, but as I fail to provide the correct growing conditions, I can get them to germinate, even grow on and get a few true leaves, and then the b*ggers whither and die! How right you are Emma. Proteas need a very poor dry soil, it may be that the compost you are growing then in is just too rich. They need a soil which is very free draining, totally free of Phosphorous (P) and extremely low in Potassium (K).They also produce a massively long root and this can be a problem when it comes to transplanting them. They can even be a bit tricksy here in Cornwall.Well done on germinating them though, this can be the hardest part, do you use smoke treatment?