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... and survives the drought and heat of summer by storing water in the underground organs (corms) and by shedding its ... en masse in the front of a rockery where it will get water in autumn and winter, and no water in summer. Plant the ... rainfall species is drought tolerant and ideal for water-wise gardens. When grown in very cold climates, these plants ...
Aloe comosa
Plant... The sowing medium must be well drained. Do not over-water: too much water at a time when the seeds are germinating will ROT them. ... this is a stunning plant to have in your aloe or water-wise garden. Aloe comosa ...
... that they are ready for the rainy season. Its leaves store water so that the plants can survive the dry, hot, summer ... subsp. ladismithiensis is easily grown in rockeries, water-wise gardens and containers. It grows well in ...
Gethyllis villosa
Plant... hairy covering, typical of G. villosa , might minimize water loss. Amaryllidaceae While it may get scorched in a ... some direct sunlight. It is a plant that is definitely water-wise and requires little care while growing. The weather has ...
Barleria bremekampii
Plant... March. Place the container with seed in a shady spot and water once a week. Seed germination takes place after 6–10 ... a growing medium. Put the container in a shady place and water twice a week. Transplant the rooted cuttings after ... a success rate of 10%. Barleria bremkampii is a water-wise plant and does well in sandy and loam soils.Use it in ...
Stachys rugosa
Plant... is easily combined with most flowering perennials that are water wise, as this plant detests over watering and also gives good ... cultural practices, like composting or mulching. It is water wise, but not fully drought tolerant. General garden ...
Gladiolus liliaceus
Plant... corm, usually two to three times the height of the corm. Water the plant moderately every seven to ten days. Do not water the plant during the summer season as the plant is ... for its beautiful flowers, best in containers or in water-wise fynbos or renostervel gardens where it will be dry ...
Commiphora harveyi
Plant... two thirds of the leaves from the bottom to reduce loss of water through transpiration. Cut below the node were active ... cut above the node at the top of the truncheon to prevent water from causing dieback. Insert the cutting in the sand ... can be planted in the garden. It is best suited to water-wise gardens or can be used as a garden feature along with ...
Adenandra gummifera
Plant... soil, adding compost and a slow-release fertilizer, and water. . Plant buchus where they will receive full sun, in ... 5 (20-30 cm apart) with enough space to encourage growth. Water well after planting. Plants require good watering in ... and to reduce weeds. Adenandra gummifera is a water-wise plant and can be used as an accent plant or in a mixed ...
Drosanthemum bicolor
Plant... The short-lived, easily dropping leaves have prominent water cells which glisten in the sunlight. The daisy-like ... To speed up germination, allow the seeds to soak in hot water for a day before sowing. Do not boil the seeds in the ... than only a single specimen. These plants are hardy, water-wise and require low maintenance — a gardener's dream come ...