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Bulbine narcissifolia
Plant... fast growing and drought resistant, making it ideal for water-wise gardening. In its natural habitat it mostly flowers ... cover the bed with pebbles. This will prevent unnecessary water loss from the soil and thus contribute to the ...
Protea scabra
Plant... stiffly leathery, rough-textured leaves help it retain water and resist wilting during dry periods, which makes it ... fynbos, or soak in the Instant Smoke Plus Primer-infused water before sowing to improve the percentage germination. ... a long-lived, low-maintenance, wind-tolerant and water-wise plant. Protea scabra ...
Drosanthemum floribundum
Plant... this species on the odd occasion. These plants are water-misers, known to survive in very hot, dry climatic ... happy they may re-seed themselves. Remember succulents are water wise! Collect ripe seed capsules in December, some 3 months ...
Agathosma gonaquensis
Plant... and compost. Use some of the medium to cover the seed and water. Place in a covered area with good light and air ... cuttings in a medium of 50% bark and 50% polystyrene and water cuttings with a fungicide. Ideally these cuttings ... as most of species found in Rutaceae family, are water-wise. The Gonaqua buchu can be used as an accent plant in a ...
Othonna herrei
Plant... Othonna herrei is adapted to survive drought, by storing water in its stem, and by dropping its leaves and going ... must have a complete resting period during summer. This water-wise plant loses its leaves in early spring. It is an ...
Pelargonium hispidum
Plant... attachment. When the seed lands and there is sufficient water in the soil, the tail becomes like a drill, twisting ... cover them with fine white sand or fine-milled pine bark. Water the seeds gently but thoroughly with a fine rose spray ... coastal gardens, fynbos gardens, low maintenance and water-wise gardens. The shrub is able to grow in most soil types ...
Aulax pallasia
Plant... are sown in autumn, the seeds are soaked in 60°C warm water for 24 to 48 hours until they swell. Seeds must be sown ... suited to sunny slopes in fynbos gardens where it will be water-wise when established. The genus name Aulax is derived from ...
Protea odorata
Plant... die or when the insects boring in the stems stop the water supply to the seed head. Protea odorata flowers have a ... or needle-like leaves also function to prevent the loss of water during the hot summer season. It grows from a single ... and can also prevent scorch. Protea odorata is a water-wise shrub in the winter rainfall region once it has ...
Stilbe ericoides
Plant... Treat seeds with Instant Smoke Plus Seed Primer, a smoke-water solution, or expose seed trays to the smoke of burning ... and spread on top of the sowing media in a thin layer. Water with a fine rose to avoid shifting the seeds and keep ... garden ornamental, but would be a good choice for water-wise fynbos gardens on sandy flats. Stilbe ericoides ...
Dymondia margaretae
Plant... compost. Plant approximately 200 mm apart for quick cover. Water new plants well until settled, and then water only as required. Stressed plants turn up their leaves ... water consumption than grass, making it an excellent water-wise alternative. Dymondia margaretae ...