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Protea grandiceps
Plant... that aid dispersal by wind, help anchor the seed to the soil and channel moisture towards the seed. The leaves are ... roots of proteas, which form a dense mat not far from the soil surface, and have a surface area fifteen times that of ... shrub which requires full sun in well drained, acidic soil (between 5–7 pH levels), with moderate watering ...
Leysera tenella
Plant... species that spread fastest when reintroduced on disturbed soil during the active restoration work at the Tygerberg ... recruitment after being sown in autumn directly in the soil during restoration work done at Tygerberg Nature Reserve ... to be reproduced from seeds. It is also not fussy about soil and one can use available varieties of seed sowing ...
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Plant... the coast, where it acts as a sandbinder, stabilizes the soil and prevents erosion. It is moderately fire retardant ... side branches) and sexual (seed) methods. A well- drained soil mixture is most important. Take tip cuttings using clean secateurs. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil, in a cool and light position and keep moist, don’t ...
Aloe kouebokkeveldensis
Plant... plants. Although the plants have shallow roots and grow in soil that dries out during the long summers, sufficient ... When growing any plant it is important to take the light, soil, moisture and temperature into consideration. Aloe ... a well-drained site. The soil should be sandy, slightly acidic and can be nutrient poor. Well-rotted compost can be ...
Erica blandfordia
Plant... is positioned in an area that receives full sun and good soil drainage is maintained. The soil pH should be in the acidic range (4 to 5.5). The plants should not be planted too ... you need to ensure that the potting medium is in the acidic range and provides good drainage. Erica blandfordia ...
... seeds can be sown directly in the field, given that the soil conditions and environmental conditions of the garden ... circulation. Sow the seeds gently and evenly on top of the soil inside the trays and lightly cover them with the soil. Provide them with water using a fine sprayer so that ...
Arctotis debensis
Plant... activities of giant earthworms that constantly move the soil, the shallowness of the soil and the relatively heavy rainfall. Arctotis debensis has ... about 30 cm apart. Grow plants in a well-drained, slightly acidic, loam soil with a pH of 6–7. Although they can ...
Protea inopina
Plant... nutrient uptake, possibly by chemically modifying the soil environment to improve nutrient solubilization. As a result, plants with proteoid roots can grow in soil that is very low in nutrients, such as the ... fynbos or Protea mix. The growing media should be acidic with a pH between 5 and 6.7. The drop in night ...
Freesia grandiflora
Plant... dormant stage in summer rainfall areas with well-drained soil. In wetter areas or in soil that retains water, remove ... coarse sand, 3 parts peat and 7 parts loam and avoid very acidic soil. Water plants twice a week by drenching the soil ... sulphate fertilizers), which causes the soil to become too acidic. They are also sensitive to too much nitrogen. ...
Leucadendron loeriense
Plant... situation with free air circulation and well-drained, acidic soil. It tolerates drought but performs best with moderate ... the first true leaves have developed. Use a well-drained, acidic soil mix. Grow on for a year before planting out into ...