Plants of the Week
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Othonna auriculifolia
A low-growing plant with a rosette of fleshy leaves and bright yellow daisies on erect stems, from the arid interior of southwestern and western South...
Leucospermum heterophyllum
This is a wonderful cascading fynbos shrub that spreads widely and produces numerous flowerheads, displaying shades of yellow, green and red that gradually...
Freesia laxa subsp. azurea
Small blue freesia is a corm with lilac or pale blue flowers with striking purple markings toward the center....
Hemarthria altissima
Red vlei grass can be recognised easily from other grasses, because the whole plant has a distinctive rust-red colour. It has a mat forming habit, which...
Faurea macnaughtonii
Rising tall and graceful in South Africa’s deep forests, Faurea macnaughtonii is a rare evergreen whose glossy leaves, sweetly scented summer blooms,...
Combretum afrum
A graceful, spreading tree, known for its attractive willow-like foliage, distinctive 4-winged reddish-brown fruits, and adaptability to a range of ecological...
Berkheya setifera
A robust perennial, with profuse, bright yellow flowers and bristly leaves; one of the 71 species that are found in South Africa out of the 75 species...
Rhodocoma foliosa
This is an unusual member of the reed family with lots of fine 'leafy' parts shoots and decorative, arching stems, suitable for planting in groups...
Rhodocoma capensis
A very elegant reed-like plant with slightly arching branches which have whorls of finely divided, feathery looking foliage. This species can be grown...
Lachenalia mathewsii
Lachenalia mathewsii is an attractive, deciduous, winter-growing bulb, standing 10-20 cm tall....
Greyia sutherlandii
This is a most decorative plant and is becoming popular as an ornamental subject in gardens....
