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Erica heliophila
Plant... The small and narrow leaves of the ericas assist the plant in coping with the dry and warm summers by reducing ... sticky which may serve as a protection feature for the plant. Erica heliophila was observed being pollinated by ... when exposed to intense heat or poor sunlight. Prune the plant lightly after flowering, this will encourage the ...
Acalypha punctata
Plant... the fire. Euphorbiaceae Acalypha punctata is not a popular plant in the horticultural trade, unlike other exotic species ... punctata has great potential to become a beautiful garden plant, should it be grown and used correctly. Acalypha ... the coolest time of the day, preferably morning when the plant is at its full vigour. Prepare well-drained potting ...
Welwitschia mirabilis
Plant... is all! Its two permanent leaves are unique in the plant kingdom.They are the original leaves from when the plant was a seedling, and they just continue to grow and are ... Welwitschia so difficult to categorise: Unlike any other plant, the apical growth point of the stem stops growing from ...
... that seemingly do not aid in the pollination of the plant's flowers, such as beetles, can be seen eating the ... mystery. Since they occur on the reproductive parts of the plant they must presumably somehow aid in pollination by ... as an adaptation to the environment , a trait that a plant evolved deliberately in order to survive certain ...
Aloestrela suzannae
Plant... only every 3 to 5 years. During its flowering period, the plant produces a huge, upright, unbranched inflorescence ... plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. The plant serves as a food source for several insect species, ... Regular monitoring and care will help ensure a healthy plant, contributing to both private gardens and conservation ...
Crassula alpestris
Plant... numerous succulent stems branch only from the base of the plant and are fed by a short taproot with a dense mesh of ... species and can take a few years to form a sizeable plant and flower. In the wild they will presumably live for ... adhere to the back of its leaf surfaces, resulting in the plant being coated in a layer of silica armour. This, ...
Erica blandfordia
Plant... heath (Eng.); geelwasheide (Afr.) Kirstenbosch NBG This plant is an upright shrublet, not particularly tall in ... in dense heads on the branches, which makes the whole plant look very noticeable among other plants. The anthers ... observed to be visited by insects. These visitors to the plant contribute to the pollination process and at the same ...
Morella cordifolia
Plant... where the horizontal branches touch the ground. A single plant can cover an area of 7 m2. The leaves are small, shiny, ... clustered around the stem, usually quite low down on the plant, and develop into 5-8 mm diameter, purple-blue, round ... the bees. The fruits on the female plants remain on the plant for months forming an aerial seed bank. Birds eat the ...
Felicia erigeroides
Plant... in your garden, forms a round bush. It is a good coastal plant, tolerates sand and wind. It grows well in any soil, plant it in the garden in full sun, water well after planting ... removes old flower heads and maintains the shape of the plant. Replace the plant after 2 to 3 years. Felicia ...
... Merwilla plumbea subsp . kraussii is a variable bulbous plant with violet blue flowers. The small bulb grows between ... can be propagated through seed or bulb division. The plant is also relatively easy to cultivate, and it thrives in a well-draining soil mix. The plant requires moderate water and plenty of light. Merwilla ...