... female plants, where pollination takes place. Unlike other fynbos plants, like ericas and proteas, insects (pollinators) play no role in ... not disturb the roots too much. Restio roots, like any other fynbos plant, are very sensitive. You need to be careful that they are not ...

... are fruits) are released two months after flowering. Fynbos is a fire-driven system which means the vegetation requires fire once ... away from predators like mice. Fire moves through the fynbos in late summer killing all the mother plants of S. rosea. In early ...

... and stony or rocky soil, where it is planted amongst other fynbos species. The ideal time for planting is between autumn and winter, which is the rainy season in the fynbos. This will enable plants to have a better chance of becoming established ...

... out and avoid cultivating the soil around the roots of these fynbos plants. They are slow-growing plants and should not be planted too close ... pot the rooted cuttings, using a well-drained, humus-rich, fynbos potting medium (2 parts leaf mould, 1 part coarse sand). Keep plants ...