The yellow hibiscus that is called Pua Aloaloa October 15, 2022It is the yellow hibiscus that is called Pua Aloaloa. The hibiscus flower was adopted by Hawaiians as their official Territorial flower in the early 1920s. That flower remained the...
What is The Lehua Foundation? October 12, 2022“Light shines bright through the cracks of heartache.” There is a real crisis in our community. A silent crisis no one talks about. Behind closed doors a lonely elder with...
Keep Rooted September 15, 2022What do we mean keep rooted? What we love, and our customers love the most is that everything we do has roots. Roots in the community, roots in the ground,...
What time of year do proteas flower? April 26, 2022Proteas flower from autumn to spring with many offering a peak of blooms in winter. Whether left on the bush or picked, protea flowers are long lasting and eye catching....
Do proteas grow in Hawaii? April 26, 2022Most Proteas require cool climates on the drier side of the Big Island, like Waimea, Volcano, upland West Hawaii and Maui. They prefer well-drained soils. When grown in wet or...
How do you grow protea? April 26, 2022Protea plants must have well-drained soil. Their roots grow mostly horizontally, just below the surface of the soil. If water is allowed to sit and pool on the surface, the...
