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Disa graminifolia
Plant... association with a mycorrhizal fungus present in the soil in its habitat, in order to obtain nutrients for them to ... mycorrhizal fungus. Disa graminifolia requires a sandy, acidic growth medium, preferably with some soil from its ... The recommended procedure is to place a 2–3 cm layer of acidic well-rotted compost (such as pine needle compost) at ...
Gladiolus serpenticola
Plant... concentrations of metals and minerals contained in the soil, and are usually endemic to the areas where the soil occurs. Iridaceae Gladiolus serpenticola is an easy ... depending to the size of the corm, in a well-drained soil using a combination of loam soil and sandy soil, mixed ...
Leucadendron laureolum
Plant... are formed in a 50 mm root mat around the plant in the soil just beneath the leaf litter, where nutrient supply is ... formed throughout the year. They also form more readily in soil that has added compost (humus or leaf mould). Proteoid ... for gardens where species of the protea family that need acidic soil have failed, as it tolerates a wider range of ...
... round leaves, which remain tightly appressed to the soil surface. The attractive leaves are mostly reddish green, ... is prevalent, while the bulbs remains protected under the soil. Craib 2010 suggested that the leaf markings and ... clay loam. The potting medium should provide a slightly acidic soil environment. Watering should be frequent during ...
Agathosma apiculata
Plant... contrast in a planting. It requires full sun, well-drained soil and can be planted in soil that is alkaline to acid. Before planting, prepare the garden bed by digging over the soil, adding compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Plant ...
Lycium horridum
Plant... local biodiversity. Their extensive root system assists in soil stabilization, and prevents erosion. It is primarily ... easily grown from seed and cuttings, in a sandy or loamy soil type in full sun and with little or no frost. The seed ... best in sandy or loamy soil with a pH that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. It is resistant to drought. It ...
... allows it to access moisture and nutrients from deeper soil layers, making it well-adapted to arid conditions. The ... oval, and hard-coated, allowing them to persist in the soil for extended periods until germination conditions become ... plays a vital ecological role by improving soil fertility. It forms symbiotic relationships with ...
Erica oblongiflora
Plant... favourable, such as when ample moisture levels in the soil and ideal day and night temperature arise. Various ... It is worth noting that ericas that naturally grow in acidic soil will not tolerate being planted in limestone ... however those that grow in alkaline soil will tolerate acidic soils, a phenomenon that is not yet well understood. ...
Berkheya coddii
Plant... to take up strikingly large amounts of nickel from the soil and store it in the plant tisues, and is known as a ... in a mixture of 1 part river sand and 3 parts of potting soil and place the seed tray in a warm and moist environment. ... medium of 1 part washed river sand and 3 parts potting soil. Make a cut right under the node with a sharp blade, dip ...
Agathosma capensis
Plant... It grows well in gardens with full sun and well-drained soil. Before planting, prepare the garden bed by digging over the soil, adding compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Plant ... respond to a fairly dense planting which helps to retain soil moisture. The rainy season allows buchus to establish ...