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Adromischus triflorus
Plant... Adromischus triflorus has thick, plump leaves that hold water for use during the non-rainy season in summer (Western ... for seed germination, as well as an area for high rain water absorption. A. triflorus has a very fibrous root system ... or cultural uses. This species is widely used in water-wise landscape, as well as xerophytic landscapes. It is also ...
Barleria scindens
Plant... them slightly into the surface. Place in 40 % shade and water once a week with a fine sprinkler. Germination takes ... is 15-28ºC. Keep the cuttings in a shady spot and water twice a week. The plants require full sun to semi-shade ... well in the dry season, thus a perfect choice for a water-wise garden and the rehabilitation of disturbed areas. The ...
Aloe broomii
Plant... holes in the seeds. Asphodelaceae Aloe broomii is an ideal water-wise plant, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, and it ... As the plant gets established, reduce the amount of water and don't water at all during the rainy season. ...
Diosma oppositifolia
Plant... garden, or used as a filler shrub in the fynbos garden or water-wise garden. It also makes an attractive container plant for ... adding well-rotted compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Water the area before planting. Plant out in groups of three ...
Euphorbia radyeri
Plant... The latex also seals and protects wounds and reduces water loss, helping the plant conserve resources in arid ... cover with a thin layer of finely sieved growth medium. Water the trays immediately and place them in a propagation ... radyeri makes an excellent specimen plant for water-wise gardens. Although its milky latex is toxic, the plant ...
Agathosma capensis
Plant... Leucadendron and other interesting companion plants. Water the garden area before planting. Plant out in groups of ... themselves in the garden and to cope with drought and less water during summer. Once established, they will withstand a ... masses; or as a pot plant. It is ideal for the water-wise garden or fynbos garden. Agathosma capensis ...
Asparagus scandens
Plant... to the orange-red berries. Its tuberous roots store water and nutrients, and allow the plant to survive and ... medium. Cover the seeds lightly with sifted bark, and water well. Keep in a protected area in light shade, watering ... roots ensure that it is drought-resistant and thus water-wise. Asparagus scandens has potential to be used in the ...
Lampranthus haworthii
Plant... open at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Swollen leaves full of water ensure the survival of the plant during long hot and ... sand. If you do cover the seed, cover 1 mm and no deeper! Water with a fine spray. Do not use water under force or a ... plants are very showy and tough, and make fantastic water-wise subjects. Lampranthus haworthii ...
Mesembryanthemum varians
Plant... many pollinators. The leaves are succulent to store water and food. During the dormant season, the mature leaves ... A rooting hormone can also be used for optimum results. Water cuttings using a fine mist sprayer. Always use ... varians can be used in rockeries and water-wise gardens. They do well in shaded areas or underneath ...
... plants. This metabolic pathway helps plants to retain water, by closing their stomata during the day and opening ... CAM allows plants to survive in harsh environments where water is not readily available. Crassulaceae Crassula obovata ... This variety makes an excellent candidate for a water-wise garden. Plants can be propagated through leaf or stem ...