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Tarchonanthus littoralis
Plant... growing along the coast or beside rivers that fall in the water, to be washed ashore again and to find a suitable place ... germinate, instead of sinking, germinating and dying under water. The cottony hairs may also assist the seed in finding ... sandy soils, strong wind and summer drought. It is water-wise and can be planted in dry areas or in gardens that are ...
Astroloba rubriflora
Plant... exposed to excessive sun. This species can be used in a water-wise garden or Succulent Karoo landscape, and can be ... A rooting hormone can be used for optimum results. Water cuttings, using a fine mist sprayer. Always use ...
Dimorphotheca cuneata
Plant... 15 years. It is drought-resistant and as such is ideal for water-wise gardens. Dimorphotheca cuneata flowers from September to ... the bottom of the seed pan. If the seeds stand in too much water they will more than likely rot. The best medium to sow ...
Erica hirtiflora
Plant... roots cool by mulching around the root area of the plant. Water the plants regularly and use fertilizers low in ... they have rooted, pot the cuttings in a fynbos medium and water them well. Keep the cuttings in a lightly shaded area ... Smoke treatment will improve germination. It is also wise to water the trays before sowing. After sowing, cover ...
Ruschia
Plant... spines in some species (e.g Ruschia spinosa), to minimise water loss and protect plants against grazing animals. ... roots very close to the surface to ensure rapid uptake of water. Another adaptation in periods of drought stress is ... garden. Their tolerance of drought makes them ideal water-wise plants in the arid and semi-arid parts of the world. ...
Gibbaeum heathii
Plant... growing season. G. heathii has the ability to withdraw water from their succulent leaves in dry months of the year, ... spread evenly. Cover with a fine layer of sand, and then water, using a mist sprayer. Seedlings will germinate within ... mostly used in rockeries, personal collections and water-wise gardens. Gibbaeum heathii ...
Berkheya angustifolia
Plant... the main key adaptation that acts as a storage organ for water and nutrients, allowing the plant to survive long ... As a drought tolerant plant it needs little to no water once planted. It does not require fertilizer, and over ... maintenance, in rock gardens, as a pot plant and in water-wise gardens. It is sold in nurseries that focuses on ...
Bulbine abyssinica
Plant... large clumps. Its drought resistance makes it ideal for water-wise gardening. Although it mostly flowers during spring in ... cover the bed with pebbles. This will prevent unnecessary water loss from the soil and thus contribute to the ...
Pterodiscus luridus
Plant... scented mucilage which has soap-like properties in water. The swollen, fleshy stem stores water, which helps this plant to survive in semi-arid ... in bonsai collections. It is the perfect plant for water-wise gardens because of its drought resistance, and it is a ...
Watsonia tabularis
Plant... wrap around the stem, are inflated and often contain some water. The stems are branched and a dark purplish colour. The ... Replant the corms after lifting and do not store them dry. Water well in autumn, winter, spring and early summer, but do ... gardens, retaining walls, fynbos gardens and water-wise gardens, in the winter-rainfall zone. It makes an ...