Elegant Grevillea Plant Care
Grevillea concinna R.Br.
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Grevillea concinna, commonly known as red combs or elegant grevillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a spreading to erect shrub with mostly linear to narrow wedge-shaped leaves sometimes with a sharp point on the tip.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Elegant Grevillea?
Plant Elegant Grevillea in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C). Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Elegant Grevillea Native To?
What Is the Elegant Grevillea?
Elegant Grevillea (Grevillea concinna) belongs to the Proteaceae family within the Grevillea genus. Elegant Grevillea is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Elegant Grevillea displays an upright, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Elegant Grevillea produces showy clusters of red, pink, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Elegant Grevillea?
Water a young or newly planted Elegant Grevillea every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Elegant Grevillea Need?
Elegant Grevillea thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Elegant Grevillea Prefer?
Grevillea concinna tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Elegant Grevillea prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Elegant Grevillea?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Elegant Grevillea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Elegant Grevillea?
Feed Elegant Grevillea every 8 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
Where Should You Plant a Elegant Grevillea?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Elegant Grevillea is suited to USDA Zone 12a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Elegant Grevillea?
Elegant Grevillea can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Elegant Grevillea?
Prune Elegant Grevillea while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Elegant Grevillea in Winter?
Elegant Grevillea is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Elegant Grevillea?
Elegant Grevillea can be propagated through seeds, cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to acacia grevillea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Elegant Grevillea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Elegant Grevillea, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Elegant Grevillea?
Elegant Grevillea is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Elegant Grevillea Need?
Elegant Grevillea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Elegant Grevillea is native to the south-west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Elegant Grevillea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Elegant Grevillea is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Grevillea genus — compare its care with other Grevillea species on PlantoScan.
Grevillea is part of the Proteaceae plant family — browse all Proteaceae genera and species.
Elegant Grevillea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Grevillea Species
Other Grevillea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Grevillea concinna R.Br., family Proteaceae (first published in Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 172 (1810)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Elegant Grevillea, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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