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Bulbine retinens
Plant... it retains moisture longer than the sunny aspects. Many succulents and lichens soon settle on the south face. There ... within the same region. The northern face also has succulents, including the Bulbine retinens , but in much ... their seed spontaneously after the carpels split. Many succulents from this region, which receives rain in winter ...
Crassula expansa
Plant... Ice’ Crassula expansa subsp. pyrifolia : Perennial succulents with scrambling stems and pear-shaped to ... a perfect nursery to facilitate the germination of other succulents and arid region plant species which find refuge ... as a filler or ground cover amongst rocks or other larger succulents, both in the garden and in containers. This ...
Bergeranthus scapiger
Plant... to 50 mm in diameter. Seeds are in hard, woody capsules. Succulents share certain features, such as fleshy leaves, ... for xeriscaping. It is also suitable for containers. Succulents require minimal watering. To check whether the ... scapiger (Haw.) Schwantes Bergeranthus scapiger Succulents hold on to life like no other plants. What this ...
Curio repens
Plant... the plants from larger herbivores. As with many associated succulents, branches which become detached and fall onto ... very decorative, and conspicuous when grown among other succulents. It is also suitable for steep embankments, window ... position. Best planted in rockeries among companion succulents. In South Africa it is best grown in Fynbos and ...
Stapelia
Plant... National Herbarium Pretoria Stapelias are low, perennial succulents. The stems, their surface and branching make them ... than beauty and are frequently grown by collectors of succulents. Some large-flowered species make a good show when ... in the garden. In general they are drought-resistant succulents suited for rockeries, and the small-flowered ...
Aloe bowiea
Plant... is a rewarding and interesting subject for those who love succulents. With appropriate care, it does very well in ... essential for avoiding root rot, a frequent issue for succulents. An ideal choice is a specialized mix for cacti and succulents, or you can make your own by blending standard ...
... herbivores to deal with. The result is many cliff-dwelling succulents tend to lessen or lose their armament (spiny ... succulence is a great advantage, and small wonder that succulents often dominate life on cliffs in many parts of ... Cape, where the greatest diversity of cliff-dwelling succulents in South Africa was recorded. The cliff habitat ...
Crassula dependens
Plant... help control erosion on slopes. Pair with drought-tolerant succulents like Delosperma , Portulacaria or compact species ... family. This family is composed primarily of fleshy-leaved succulents adapted to arid environments and is widely ... largest family, and is the second-largest group of leaf-succulents in southern Africa, after the Aizoaceae. Several ...
Orbea lutea
Plant... feature in any garden. Grow this species with other larger succulents including Adenium , Pachypodium and species of ... indigenous tribes in the area where it occurs. Like most succulents it has potential as a garden plant, specifically ... They can be obtained from growers who specialise in succulents, particularly stapeliads, and are usually grown by ...
Crassula deceptor
Plant... and has the same watering needs as other types of succulents. It should be watered properly for it to grow well ... in the growing season by use of any product specific for succulents. Crassulas are easy to grow but vulnerable to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering is sure to be destructive. So, the ...