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Plants of the Cape Flora - A Descriptive Catalogue By: Pauline Bond & Peter Goldblatt A first edition hardcover published by Journal of South African Botany in 1984 Orange cover boards with black writing to the spine & front cover, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation **DAVE**

I have the following plants, scrubs and cactus for sale due to changing the massive garden to be a more waterwise one. All plants are still planted so you will choose and I will remove. Some comes with pots and some dont. Will provide bags. The cactus i am selling will be the ones i have lots of and the prices will be the best in Cape Town. I also have small cycas plants on sale. Please contact me urgently via mobile or send whatsapp message if interested. Al plants are going and its based on first come first served. MANY THANKS PS: the cost shown of R150 are used for this add plse contact for detailed pricing

    Physalis peruviana is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, golden berry, giant ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry and sometimes simply Physalis. It is indigenous to South America, but has been cultivated in England since the late 18th century and in South Africa in the region of the Cape of Good Hope since at least the start of the 19th century. Physalis peruviana is closely related to the tomatillo, also a member of the genus Physalis. As a member of the plant family Solanaceae, it is more distantly related to a large number of edible plants, including tomato, eggplant, potato and other members of the nightshades. Despite its name, it is not closely related to any of the cherry, Ribes gooseberry, Indian gooseberry, or Chinese gooseberry. The fruit is a smooth berry, resembling a miniature, spherical, yellow tomato. Removed from its bladder-like calyx, it is about the size of a marble, about 12 cm in diameter. Like a tomato, it contains numerous small seeds. It is bright yellow to orange in colour, and it is sweet when ripe, with a characteristic, mildly tart flavour, making it ideal for snacks, pies, or jams. It is relished in salads and fruit salads, sometimes combined with avocado. Also, because of the fruit's decorative appearance, it is popular in restaurants as an exotic garnish for desserts. A prominent feature is the inflated, papery calyx enclosing each berry. The calyx is accrescent until the fruit is fully grown; at first it is of normal size, but after the petals fall it continues to grow until it forms a protective cover around the growing fruit. If the fruit is left inside the intact calyx husks, its shelf life at room temperature is about 3045 days. According to analyses by the USDA, a 100 g serving of Cape gooseberries is low in calories and contains modest levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, while other nutrients are at low levels. Basic research on the cape gooseberry has provided preliminary evidence that its constituents, possibly polyphenols and/or carotenoids, may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The crude extract of the fruit-bearing plant has in vitro evidence for activity against markers of inflammation and lung cancer. It has also shown possible properties in vitro against diabetes and hypertension mechanisms. Some withanolides isolated from the plant may have anticancer activity. In folk medicine, Physalis peruviana is thought to be a medicinal herb to treat diseases, none of which has been confirmed in human clinical trials as treatable by Cape gooseberry or its extracts. In South Africa, cutworms are the most important of the many insect pests that attack the Cape gooseberry in seedbeds; red spiders after plants have been established in the field; and the potato tuber moth if the Cape gooseberry is in the vicinity of potato fields. Birds eat the fruits if not repelled. In South Africa, the most troublesome diseases are powdery mildew and soft brown scale. The plants are prone to root rots and viruses if on poorly drained soil or if carried over to a second year. Seeds per pack - 50 Seeds Country of Origin - Proudly produced in South Africa by Sandveld Organics Certified Organic by - KIWA BCS KO-GARANTIE GmbH About the producer - Seeds for Africa and Sandveld Organics have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to offer a large range of South African grown certified organic seeds. Sandveld Organics are an organic farm in Lamberts Bay on the Cape West Coast. Founded in 1998 Sandveld Organics has achieved and maintained organic certification with KIWA BCS KO-GARANTIE GmbH since 1998. Sandveld Organics are the ONLY South African company growing certified organic seed. Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Physalis peruviana is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, golden berry, giant ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry and sometimes simply Physalis. It is indigenous to South America, but has been cultivated in England since the late 18th century and in South Africa in the region of the Cape of Good Hope since at least the start of the 19th century. Physalis peruviana is closely related to the tomatillo, also a member of the genus Physalis. As a member of the plant family Solanaceae, it is more distantly related to a large number of edible plants, including tomato, eggplant, potato and other members of the nightshades. Despite its name, it is not closely related to any of the cherry, Ribes gooseberry, Indian gooseberry, or Chinese gooseberry. The fruit is a smooth berry, resembling a miniature, spherical, yellow tomato. Removed from its bladder-like calyx, it is about the size of a marble, about 12 cm in diameter. Like a tomato, it contains numerous small seeds. It is bright yellow to orange in colour, and it is sweet when ripe, with a characteristic, mildly tart flavour, making it ideal for snacks, pies, or jams. It is relished in salads and fruit salads, sometimes combined with avocado. Also, because of the fruit's decorative appearance, it is popular in restaurants as an exotic garnish for desserts. A prominent feature is the inflated, papery calyx enclosing each berry. The calyx is accrescent until the fruit is fully grown; at first it is of normal size, but after the petals fall it continues to grow until it forms a protective cover around the growing fruit. If the fruit is left inside the intact calyx husks, its shelf life at room temperature is about 3045 days. According to analyses by the USDA, a 100 g serving of Cape gooseberries is low in calories and contains modest levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, while other nutrients are at low levels. Basic research on the cape gooseberry has provided preliminary evidence that its constituents, possibly polyphenols and/or carotenoids, may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The crude extract of the fruit-bearing plant has in vitro evidence for activity against markers of inflammation and lung cancer. It has also shown possible properties in vitro against diabetes and hypertension mechanisms. Some withanolides isolated from the plant may have anticancer activity. In folk medicine, Physalis peruviana is thought to be a medicinal herb to treat diseases, none of which has been confirmed in human clinical trials as treatable by Cape gooseberry or its extracts. In South Africa, cutworms are the most important of the many insect pests that attack the Cape gooseberry in seedbeds; red spiders after plants have been established in the field; and the potato tuber moth if the Cape gooseberry is in the vicinity of potato fields. Birds eat the fruits if not repelled. In South Africa, the most troublesome diseases are powdery mildew and soft brown scale. The plants are prone to root rots and viruses if on poorly drained soil or if carried over to a second year.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

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NURSERY open 365 DAYS.. Not a SPECIAL - just our everyday price. ALL plants in 15cm (4kg) pots selling for ONLY R15 cash & carry. And plants in 12cm pots for ONLY R10.. LOWEST PRICES in town as we propergate most of our plants. WHY not pop in for a visit.. COMPOST in 30dmz bags at unbelievable price of R12 ONLY. No middle man... CHEAPEST in Cape Town.. The Rusty Garden Barrow Nursery is located in Kraaifontein; Joostenbergvlakte Smallholdings; 30 Owl Street. Cape Town (Take Exit 34 on N1; turn into Lucullus Street; then 2nd left into Owl Street; we are 6th smallholding on the left). WELCOME.. Open to the PUBLIC 7 days a week 08h30 - 15h30. (YES, we sell direct to public).. Bank CARD facilities available.. We are a GROWER and supplier of plants to plant retail centres and landscapers.  Over 150 000 cuttings and seedlings. Grow on consignment or pre-order.. Cell 625 - show phone - for nursery assistance. Business enquiries to Derek 726 - show phone -............. Lavandula 'Sidonie' Australian lavender'. Gaura lindheimeri (pink, white). Dietes. Vygie. Crassula. Groundcover. Aloe. Succulent. Eugenia. Poplar. Acorus gramineus 'Golden Edge'. Grasses. Tulbaghia violacea. Plectranthus neochilus. Juncus kraussii. Tectorum. Macrocarpa. Pelargonium. Myrtle. Sedum reflexum rupestre. Kalanchoe pumila. Hebe Wiri Joy. Hebe speciosa (purple). Sedum rupestre Angelina Veronica. Cuphea. Arctotis (African Daisy). Gazania. Waaibos. Euryops chrysanthemoides. Jasmin. Freylinia. Osteospermum. Felicia. Convolvulus. Speck Boom. Portulacaria affra. Rosemary. Rosmary. Argyrathunum. Daisy. Scaevola. Geranium. Lobelia. Viola. Verbena. Leonotis. Festuca. Lammium. Salvia. Carex. Ophiopogon japonicus (dwarf lilyturf, mondograss). Echeveria. Elegia intermediate. Cannas. Lambs ear. Stachy byzantina. Buxus. Aronium. Plumbago. Soutbos. Saltbush. Kooigoed. Helichrysum patulum. Tradescantia zebrina tricolour. Creeper. Ivy. Variegated. Colourful. White. Pink. Red. Agapanthus. Hibiscus. Keiappel. Kei Appel, Yucca. Clivia. Heliotrope. Sutera cordata. Daisies. Sisyrinchium graminoides (Blue-eyed grass). Tecoma capensis. Aptenia cordifolia. Aristea ecklonii. Lycianthes rantonnetii (blue potato bush). Solanum jasminoides. Delosperma cooperi. Anisodontea scabrosa. Selago filicaulis (Purple Turtle). euryops virgineus. Barleria obtusa (bush violet). Kalanchoe tessa. Argyranthemum (marguerite daisy, dill daisy). Bulbine frutescens. Bulbine bulbosa. Oscularia deltoides (Dassievygie, Sandsteenvygie). Oscularia cedarbergensis (Vyebos). Salvia leucantha (Mexican sage). Plectranthus verticillatus. Lampranthus vygie. Berzelia intermedia (Knoppiesbos). Hebe pinguifolia. Cotyledon. Thrift (Armeria Erigeron. Crassula sarmentosa. Euphorbia mauritanica. Crassula multicava. Confederate Violet (Viola sororia priceana). Rhus Crenata (now Searsia crenata). Sedum athoum. Westringia fruticosa (coastal rosemary). Westringia alba. Clivia miniata. Plectranthus Mona Lavender. Plectranthus verticillatus. Syncarpha argyropsis. Evolvulus. Leonotis leonorus. Lamium maculatum. Aeonium sedifolium (mini). Chlorophytum comosum. Carex 'Frosted Curls'. Anthericum saundersiae. Dune Daisy (Felicia echinata). Lobelia. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'. Sedum nussbaumerianum (Coppertone Stonecrop). Aloe striata. Crassula spathulata. Chrysanthemoides monilifera. Linum africanum. Felicia white. Coleonema album (cape may). Santolina chamaecyparissus (cotton lavender). Scabiousa mauve. Lavandula stoechas (Spanish lavender). Escallonia 'Alba'. Chlorophytum bowkeri. Serissa foetida (ideal for bonsai). Crassula fragilis. Polygala myrtifolia. Cerastium tomentosum. bracteantha mohave yellow. Elegia tectorum. Sweet Viburnum. Hen and chicken. Leptospermum big red (tea tree). Pandorea jasminoides. Photinia red robyn. Sagina subulata (gold and green moss). Duranta goldmine. Armeria maritima (thrift). Dymondia.

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I am selling four, Big 65 Litres Cape Garden Pots for Trees or Plants to put in,the Market Price is R1499, for one but, I just need some cash,I give away all four for R2000,feel free to contact me Daniel at 789 - show phone -,I am in Paarl

15 Fresh seeds per seed packet  Drosera Aliciae, the Alice sundew, is a carnivorous plant   in the Drosera family.   It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, like Drosera Capensis, and is one  of the most common sundews   in cultivation. The plant forms small, tight rosettes of wedge-shaped leave,  up to 5 cm in diameter. Under conditions of good lighting, the insect-snagging tentacles will become deeply coloured with anthocyanin  pigments, which probably aid in its attraction of insect prey. The plant is relatively easy to grow, and produces attractive scapes of pink flowers, which are held about 30 cm away from the carnivorous leaves, so as to prevent pollinators from becoming ensnared.   D. aliciae   is very similar in form to a number of other closely related species such as   D. slackii, and   D. dielsiana: the former is rather larger (8 cm diameter); the latter rather smaller (3 cm diameter)   These are fresh seeds from harvested from our own collection With so many imitations online - all our seeds are genuine carnivorous plant seeds. We guarantee it Growing carnivorous plants from seeds can be very rewarding and most of the seeds available on the store have been tested on germination in our own seedling chamber Growing cp's from seed takes patience and is recommended for the adventure CP grower, most require light and humidity and some are seasonal growers  Our recommended sowing instructions for drosera seed will be sent via email after your purchase, however doing some research on growing conditions first, before buying would be in your favour Please note: Due to a range of factors we can not guarantee germination, but we can guarantee one of the most important factors impacting germination >> fresh seeds - H arvest 2017  Happy Growing!!

Syncarpha vestita Seeds Common Names: Cape Everlasting; Sewejaartjie   Syncarpha (Everlasting) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae. The species are endemic to the Eastern Cape and Western Cape in South Africa. The Cape Everlasting is a woolly shrub up to 1 meter. During summer it puts on a bountiful display of large white everlasting flowers with purplish centres. It makes a stunning dried flower. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with the germination & care instructions.

Lanaria lanata Seeds Common Name: Cape Edelweiss Lanariaceae is the botanical name of a family of flowering plants, placed in the order Asparagales of the monocots. The family includes a single species Lanaria lanata, syn. Lanaria plumosa, occurring in South Africa. Lanaria lanata is an upright plant growing to 800 mm, with numerous stiff, narrow leaves at the base arising from a woody rootstock. The flowering stalk ends in a densely woolly, white head with hidden, small, mauve flowers. Honey bees are attracted by the light honey-like scent and nectar, and various monkey beetles are common visitors. Flowering is strongly stimulated by fire. You're buying a pack of 10 Seeds We'll supply you with the germination & care instructions.

There's nothing more satisfying than eating food you grew yourself, and with Sow Delicious, you can do that anywhere. Each pack contains a slab of soil, organic fertilizer, and heirloom, non-GMO seeds. They are designed to work perfectly in pots, so no matter how little space you have, you can grow your own food, and eat a garden that's Sow Delicious! Melons and Berries Slab designed to enable you to snap a block off and plant it separately from the rest, in a pot, or alongside other plants in the ground Handmade from a special blend of organically enriched super-soil and infused with rare heirloom seed (the purest & oldest seed on earth which is also non-GMO) Secret formula keeps the seed moist 3 x longer than the soil: Helps grow bigger seedlings and root systems Protects it from scorching sun Improves the taste of your harvest All parts fully bio-degradable and made in South Africa Companion plants (when two plants are grown together for the benefit of one or both of those plants): Basil, Coriander, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomatoes This Slab of Seed will grow you 3 delicious heirloom* fruit varieties:  Cape Gooseberries (Physalis peruviana), also called goldenberry is a species of ground cherry in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) with its edible fruit. The plant is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and was widely grown in South Africa beginning in the 19th century. It is unrelated to true gooseberries of the genus  Ribes  (family Grossulariaceae). Cape gooseberries are bittersweet, slightly tart, and quite juicy. They get their name from the paper-thin cape that covers and protects the fruit inside until it ripens. The casing is green at first, fading to a light brown as the fruit ripens. If kept inside its casing, a Cape Gooseberry can keep for up to 45 days Tasting note: Sweet-tart & pineappley Hales Best Spanspek has been a favourite melon of gardeners for over 100 years. The relatively small melons typically weigh 2.5kg or more, growing off plants that can stretch to a width of 1.5m. The fruit itself is noted for its succulence and sweetness. Tasting note: Aromatic & fleshy Sugar Baby Watermelon is a stunning, superbly sweet, small watermelon that packs an intense sweet punch. A great little producer for the home garden or gardener that has limited space. This heirloom watermelon was introduced in 1956 and has been earning fans ever since. This small, round melon is called an icebox type because it is petite enough to fit in the fridge and grows on compact vines. This widely adapted heirloom variety is solid, dark green on the outside with a bright red, firm and fine-grained flesh that is super sweet. Watermelon contains high levels of healthy antioxidants, making Sugar Baby a great sweet way to pack in good nutrition. Vines are compact Tasting note: Fresh & sweet About Sow Delicious In 2013, Vanessa Jacobs set out to find the simplest way to grow a garden fit for a foodie, giving people the opportunity to proudly plant a garden that is Sow Delicious! She came up with the idea for the ‘Slab of Seed’ which might look like a slab of chocolate, but is made from a special blend of organically enriched super-soil and infused with rare heirloom seed – the purest & oldest seed on earth which is also non-GMO. The slabs are handmade in a unique little chocolate factory in the heart of Eden in The Garden Route. Specifications 12-block slab 1 block yields: 5+ Melons or 1kg Berries Dimensions: 8cm L x 20cm W x 2cm H Weight: 100g Sprouts in: 12 - 16 days Harvest in: 12 - 15 weeks Pick for: 6+ weeks Full sun 6 - 10 hours Spacing: 60cm apart Watering: Daily until sprouting, then every 5 to 7 days Care Instructions How to plant: Snap the slab of seed into single blocks Before planting, soak in water until the block sinks Plant 2mm below the surface of the soil. Crush the block lightly as you plant it Warranty Info This product has a shelf life of 12 months from date of production.

NURSERY open 365 DAYS.. Not a SPECIAL - just our everyday price. ALL plants in 15cm (4kg) pots selling for ONLY R15 cash & carry. And plants in 12cm pots for R10.. LOWEST PLANT PRICES in town as we propergate most of our plants. WHY not pop in for a visit.. R12 COMPOST in 30dm3 bags. R12 KRAAL MANURE in 30dm3 bags. R12 TOPSOIL in 20dm3 bags. R12 POTTING SOIL in 20dm3 bags. R20 BROWN STONE in 20dm3 bags. Unbelievable - no middle man. CHEAPEST prices in Cape Town.. The Rusty Garden Barrow Nursery is located in Kraaifontein; Joostenbergvlakte Smallholdings; 30 Owl Street. Cape Town (Take Exit 34 on N1; turn into Lucullus Street; then 2nd left into Owl Street; we are 6th smallholding on the left). WELCOME.. Open to the PUBLIC 7 days a week 08h30 - 15h30. (YES, we sell direct to public).. Bank CARD facilities available.. We are a GROWER and supplier of plants to plant retail centres and landscapers.  Over 150 000 cuttings and seedlings. Will grow on consignment or pre-order.. Cell 625 - show phone - for nursery assistance. Business enquiries to Derek 726 - show phone -.

Satyrium coriifolium Seeds Common Names: Ewwa-trewwa, Goue-trewwa, Ouma-trewwa, Rooi-trewwa With its brightly coloured yellow or orange-red flowers, Satyrium coriifolium is one of the most attractive terrestrial orchids of the Cape Floristic Region. It is also one of the few species in its genus that is suitable for cultivation. The plants are perennial and have large underground tubers which enable them to survive the dry summer. Stems are mostly 25 to 50 cm tall and are normally very robust. Satyrium coriifolium can readily be distinguished from all others in its genus by its stiff leathery, semi-erect leaves with orange-red bars near the sheathing bases. The flower spike with its bright orange or yellow, comparatively large nodding flowers is very striking. As is typical in the genus Satyrium, the flowers are 'non-resupinate' (meaning that their hood-like lip faces up while the sepals and petals point down). The lip has generally two spurs in Satyrium, which is unique in orchids. The main flowering time of the species is from August through to November, depending on the available moisture in the habitat of the plants. Satyrium coriifolium is found in the western and eastern parts of the Cape Floristic Region from Cape Town to Grahamstown, and northwards as far as Clanwilliam. Its most common habitat is moist, sandy flats below 300 m above sea level (rarely up to 750 m). Colonies are often extensive and may consist of hundreds of plants. Though not essential for flowering, fire appears to have a marked enhancing effect on the flowering as in many other Cape orchids. It is hardly surprising that the bright flowers of this species attract sunbirds. The birds perch on the sturdy stems of the plants and feed on the nectar in their flowers. In the process, the pollinia (orchid pollen is normally united to form clumps termed 'pollinia') are attached to the bird's beaks. Bird species involved are mainly Malachite Sunbirds, but also occasional visits by Orange-breasted Sunbirds and Lesser Double-collared Sunbirds have been reported. Growing orchids from seed is a fairly specialized undertaking and it requires a bit of understanding of tissue culture techniques. If you have never grown orchids from seed we recommend that before attempting this you should first contact your local Orchid Society, or purchase a book on the subject, or both! You're buying a pack of 10 Seeds

Crassula orbicularis Seeds Crassula is a large genus of succulent plants containing many species, including the popular Jade Plant, Crassula ovata. They are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties are almost exclusively from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Crassulas make the most wonderful pot plants. They can also be grown indoors as house plants. Those that make excellent house plants are the glossy leaf varieties. Crassulas, given a rich, well-drained medium will grow fast and luxuriantly. Crassula orbicularis prefers light shade and cannot take too much direct sun. It is indigenous to South Africa where it grows in the Cape Province and KwaZulu-Natal. This species also occurs naturally in Swaziland. It forms clumps of succulent rosettes, up to 15cm in diameter. It forms new rosettes by runners and is fairly drought tolerant. It does best if grown in well-drained soil and allowed to go just dry between watering. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination and care instructions.  

Gasteria is a genus of 23 species of succulent plants indigenous to South Africa with all except one being endemic to South Africa. Closely related genera include Aloe, Astroloba and Haworthia. The genus name Gasteria is named for its stomach-shaped flowers. In Greek, gaster, means belly, and alludes to the swollen base of the flower. The genus is part of the family Asphodeloideae. Common names include cow-tongue cactus, lawyer's tongue, mother-in-law's tongue and ox-tongue. Gasteria species are grown in well-drained, sandy soils in light shade. Gasteria species thrive in cultivation both indoors and outdoors, used as potted plants or in outdoor rockeries and are tolerant of a wide range of soils and habitats. The flowers attract birds to the garden during spring.           Germination usually occurs within 8 days but may take as long as one month depending on the species. With their ability to grow under lower light conditions they are easily grown and maintained in cultivation. Gasterias are used in various traditional medicines. In the Eastern Cape Gasteria excelsa and Gasteria croucheri are occasionally put on the roofs of homes to stop lightning from striking the house. There are also reports that the plants are used during faction fighting in a belief that it will make them invisible to their enemies. Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana commonly known as Dwarf Gasteria in English and Klein-beestong in Afrikaans is a beautiful endemic species which has a large area of distribution in the Eastern Cape. This is a miniature clustering variety. The little plants boast leaves only 3-5 cm long. There is another variety within this species named Gasteria bicolor var. bicolor which has much larger leaves than Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana.

Drosera commonly known as the sundews comprises one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with at least 171 species around the world. The genus includes annuals and perennials, large and small plants, and denizens of tropical, temperate, and polar habitats. They should not be confused with the ever popular Venus Fly Trap, Dionaea muscipula. These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surfaces. The insects are used to supplement the poor mineral nutrition of the soil in which they grow. Both the botanical name and the English common name refer to the glistening drops of mucilage at the tip of each tentacle that resemble drops of morning dew.             Ethnobotanically a tea made from the plant was also used as a tranquilizer and aphrodisiac. Whether indigenous or exotic, Sundews deserve a little corner in all carnivorous plant collections. They make fascinating indoor houseplants. These curiosity plants grow best in pots filled with a mix of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Vermiculite and Horticultural Perlite. They can also be grown in our general Carnivorous Growing Medium. Drosera hilaris commonly known as the Cape Sundew is a South African endemic species found exclusively in the Western Cape Province. Drosera hilaris has an erect unbranched stem and magenta to reddish purple flowers during spring. These plants are from the winter rainfall area of South Africa and the seeds are best sown in autumn. They grow upright, partly from older trailing stems that are densely covered with the old withered drooping foliage.

Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes in Eglish and Suikerbos in Afrikaans. The genus Protea was named after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his form at will, because plants within this genus have such a wide variety of forms. The Proteaceae family to which proteas belong is an ancient one. Its ancestors grew in Gondwana, 300 million years ago. Most protea occur south of the Limpopo River. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. They are evergreen shrubs or trees usually found in fynbos. Protea blossoms make excellent cut flowers, keeping their colour for up to three weeks.           In the garden they do well in rockeries and also make excellent feature plants. An added attraction during flowering time is the numerous birds attracted to the plants. Other well-known genera of the Proteaceae are Aulax with brightly coloured pincushion flowers, Leucospermum also known as pincushions, Leucadendron with decorative woody cones and Serruria, of which Serruria florida, the blushing bride, with its beautiful pale pink flowers is the most well-known, Spatalla and Telopea with its unique bright flowers. Protea neriifolia commonly known as Blue Sugarbush, Narrow-leaved Sugarbush or Oleander-leaved Sugarbush in English and Baardsuikerbos, Baardsuikerkan, Blousuikerbos, Blou-suikerbos, Blousuikerkan, Roosboom or Suikerbos in Afrikaans is a South African endemic species naturally found growing in the Eastern Cape Province. It grows to a 3m shrub with narrow oblong leaves. Flowers are creamy-green to deep pink in winter, beard white to purple-black. Good cut flower. It tolerates a wide range of soils and is easy to grow.

Drosera commonly known as the sundews comprises one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with at least 171 species around the world. The genus includes annuals and perennials, large and small plants, and denizens of tropical, temperate, and polar habitats. Some of the showiest species are from the botanically rich Cape Province of South Africa. They should not be confused with the ever popular Venus Fly Trap, Dionaea muscipula. These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surfaces. The insects are used to supplement the poor mineral nutrition of the soil in which they grow. Both the botanical name and the English common name refer to the glistening drops of mucilage at the tip of each tentacle that resemble drops of morning dew. Drosera has also been recorded for its medicinal use against warts, corns and sunburn.            Ethnobotanically a tea made from the plant was also used as a tranquilizer and aphrodisiac. Whether indigenous or exotic, Sundews deserve a little corner in all carnivorous plant collections. They make fascinating indoor houseplants. These curiosity plants grow best in pots filled with a mix of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Vermiculite and Horticultural Perlite. They can also be grown in our general Carnivorous Growing Medium. Drosera capensis commonly known as the Cape Sundew is a South African endemic species found exclusively in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. It is the most common sundew in cultivation, since it is so easy to grow. Drosera capensis is a free-flowering, robust, carnivorous, evergreen perennial, of varying height, but usually around 15cm. The short, woody stems are rhizomatous below with well-developed roots. From December to January the , simple, pink-mauve flowers are borne on a single stem and mature in ascending order.

Crassula atropurpurea Seeds   Crassula is a large genus of succulent plants containing many species, including the popular Jade Plant, Crassula ovata. They are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties are almost exclusively from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Crassulas make the most wonderful pot plants. They can also be grown indoors as house plants. Those that make excellent house plants are the glossy leaf varieties. Crassulas, given a rich, well-drained medium will grow fast and luxuriantly. Crassula atropurpurea has a very wide distribution. It occurs in the east near Oudtshoorn and then west and northwards to southern Namibia. It is used to extreme heat variances (above 40°C) in the summer, but it can survive in relatively low temperatures (-3°C) in the winter. Crassula atropurpurea is a small, hardy, succulent plant that is ideally suited to container cultivation. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.  

Erica triflora Seeds Erica, the heaths or heathers, is a genus of approximately 860 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The English common names "heath" and "heather" are shared by some closely related genera of similar appearance. Most of the species are small shrubs from cm high, though some are taller. All are evergreen, with minute needle-like leaves 2-15 mm long. Flowers are usually outward or downward facing and are borne in mass. The plants are grown as landscape or garden plants for their floral effect. At least 660 of the species are endemic to South Africa, and these are often called the Cape heaths, forming the largest genus in the fynbos. The remaining species are native to other parts of Africa, Madagascar, the Mediterranean region, and Europe. Erica triflora grows to 300cm in height. From winter to spring this robust Erica bears yellowish to pinkish-white urn-shaped flowers. You're buying a pack of 20 Seeds We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.

Gasteria is a genus of 23 species of succulent plants indigenous to South Africa with all except one being endemic to South Africa. Closely related genera include Aloe, Astroloba and Haworthia. The genus name Gasteria is named for its stomach-shaped flowers. In Greek, gaster, means belly, and alludes to the swollen base of the flower. The genus is part of the family Asphodeloideae. Common names include cow-tongue cactus, lawyer's tongue, mother-in-law's tongue and ox-tongue. Gasteria species are grown in well-drained, sandy soils in light shade. Gasteria species thrive in cultivation both indoors and outdoors, used as potted plants or in outdoor rockeries and are tolerant of a wide range of soils and habitats. The flowers attract birds to the garden during spring. Germination usually occurs within 8 days but may take as long as one month depending on the species. With their ability to grow under lower light conditions they are easily grown and maintained in cultivation. Gasterias are used in various traditional medicines. In the Eastern Cape Gasteria excelsa and Gasteria croucheri are occasionally put on the roofs of homes to stop lightning from striking the house. There are also reports that the plants are used during faction fighting in a belief that it will make them invisible to their enemies.

Phyllobolus splendens Seeds The genus Phyllobolus is placed in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. These succulents are widespread from southern Namibia across the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape Provinces and the Free State of South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek word phyllon which means leaf and from the Latin word bolus which means to throw or cast, referring to the deciduous leaves of some species. Most species of Phyllobolus have conspicuous water cells much like Mesembryanthemum. They are winter-growing mesemb caudiciforms and are deciduous, even shedding stems, in summer. The plants are propagated by seed or careful division. Plants have distinct growing and resting periods. The growing period starts after the winter rainy season. During the resting period the leaves dry away completely. During this period the plants should be kept dry. Phyllobolus digitatus previously known as Datylopsis digitata and commonly known as Vingerkanna (finger mesemb) and Vingertjie-en-Duimpie (finger and thumb) is a relatively rare species. In the USA it is commonly known as the hitchhiker plant. Phyllobolus digitatus lack the conspicuous water cells and their surfaces are more or less smooth. It is not only indigenous to South Africa it is also endemic to the Western Cape Province. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We will supply you with all the germination instructions.

Phyllobolus splendens Seeds The genus Phyllobolus is placed in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. These succulents are widespread from southern Namibia across the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape Provinces and the Free State of South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek word phyllon which means leaf and from the Latin word bolus which means to throw or cast, referring to the deciduous leaves of some species. Most species of Phyllobolus have conspicuous water cells much like Mesembryanthemum. They are winter-growing mesemb caudiciforms and are deciduous, even shedding stems, in summer. The plants are propagated by seed or careful division. Plants have distinct growing and resting periods. The growing period starts after the winter rainy season. During the resting period the leaves dry away completely. During this period the plants should be kept dry. Phyllobolus digitatus previously known as Datylopsis digitata and commonly known as Vingerkanna (finger mesemb) and Vingertjie-en-Duimpie (finger and thumb) is a relatively rare species. In the USA it is commonly known as the hitchhiker plant. Phyllobolus digitatus lack the conspicuous water cells and their surfaces are more or less smooth. It is not only indigenous to South Africa it is also endemic to the Western Cape Province. You're buying a pack of 10 Seeds We will supply you with all the germination instructions.

Gladiolus hyalinus  Seeds Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword) is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). Sometimes called the sword lily, the most widely-used English common name for these plants is simply gladiolus (plural gladioli or gladioluses). The genus Gladiolus contains about 260 species, of which 250 are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. About 10 species are native to Eurasia. There are 160 species of Gladiolus endemic in southern Africa and 76 in tropical Africa. The fragrant flower spikes are large and one-sided. They make very good cut flowers. Gladiolus hyalinus is a wide spread species in the winter-rainfall region where it is found from Namaqualand to the southwestern Cape and in a couple of places in the southern Cape and the Eastern Cape. In the Cape Flora region it is found in transitional fynbos and in Namaqualand on granite derived sand or clay. It flowers from winter into spring depending on the elevation. Flowers are light to reddish brown on a pale cream background. There are dark spots and streaks on the throat. On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds We will supply you with all the germination & care instructions.

Description For over a century, Japanese bonsai artists have used an organic fertilizer to provide the nutrients needed to keep their trees in perfect health year round. BonsaiBoost is locally produced from high quality, pure canola meal, the same ingredient still used in Japan today. BonsaiBoost should be used on any bonsai or potted plant, from collected stock through to exhibition trees and on flowering, fruiting or evergreen trees. Easy to use with no mixing required, BonsaiBoost sachets are laid on the surface around the bonsai and watered as normal. At each watering, a little of the nutrients in the sachet is carried to the roots. Sachets can be replaced every 2 months during the growing season. Features Time saver - every time you water you are fertilizing at the same time. Organic fertilizer which cannot burn your trees. Sustained, slow release of nutrients to your trees. Promotes healthy, strong growth. Easy to use and will not harm pets if accidentally ingested. The above claims are guaranteed. If you are not 100% satisfied we will refund you in full. Easy to use BonsaiBoost is packaged in high quality coffee filter bags to ensure water penetrates easily but without allowing the ground fertilizer to disappear into the soil mix. To use simply place the BonsaiBoost bag onto the soil and secure in place with wire or a toothpick. For shohin (small trees below 30cm) you should use about 1 bag. Medium sized trees can take 2 bags and larger trees as required. For maintenance of developed trees you will not need as much fertilizer as trees which are still being developed. Replace the bags roughly every 2 months. When you first start using them they will omit an odour. This odour diminishes with time till eventually no smell is experienced. The ground canola cake will become a solid lump, this is normal. While using BonsaiBoost little additional fertilizer is needed. For many years, Japanese bonsai professionals have been using exclusively these cakes to fertilize their trees. However for flowering plants you may want to use a fertilizer specifically aimed at promoting flowering. A seaweed extract may also be a good idea to use once in a while. BonsaiBoost is the ideal fertilizer when using open growing mediums such as our Professional Bonsai Growing Medium. 100% Biodegradable After using the bag for your preferred length of time don't simply throw it away. You can do the following: Make a small hole in your garden soil and bury the bag, it will completely degrade and add to the nutrients there too. Use it around your overpotted trees which are still undergoing development. Fertilize your field growing trees. Place into pot plant containers. How many trees can I feed? 20 Shohin trees for 2 months 10 Medium trees for 2 months 7 or 8 Large bonsai trees for 2 months Contents Macro elements: 53 N g/kg 12 P g/kg 14 K g/kg Micro elements: 7.9 Ca g/kg 0.62 Mg mg/kg 62 Mn mg/kg 195 Fe mg/kg 5 Cu mg/kg 58 Zn mg/kg 40 B mg/kg If you would like to add a slow release organic fertilizer to your growing mix when you repot, then you may wish to consider our Milled Seaweed. Read more. You can also find BonsaiBoost at these leading nurseries: WESTERN CAPE Benbel Garden Cape Garden Centre Earthworx Garden World Improcare Hardware Kaap Agri Agrimarkte Kirstenbosch Garden Centre Stark Ayres Rosebank Stodels Bellville Stodels Constantia Stodels Kenilworth Stodels Milnerton Stodels Somerset West Super Plants GAUTENG Birch Acres Nursery Colour Country Nursery Keen Gro Lifestyle Garden Centre Newtown Fertilizers Obaro Plant Ranch Centurion Plantland NORTH WEST Clarks Tuinsentrum FREE STATE Parys Kwekery MPUMALANGA Montana Garden Pavilion Garden Terrace Imbali Garden & Pet Centre Obaro Plasgrow Secunda Kwekery NORTH CAPE Springbok Tuinsentrum KWAZULU-NATAL Grovida Horticultural Products EASTERN CAPE Green Fingers LIMPOPO Obaro