ASTRIDIA LONGIFOLIA SEEDS INDIGENOUS SOUTH AFRICAN IN PORT ELIZABETH

Astridia is a genus of about 9 mesembs in the family Aizoaceae. It is named after Astrid Schwantes, the wife of the German botanist and archaeologist Professor Gustav Schwantes. They are attractive shrubs but require large pots or plant them outside in raised flower beds. They do well in rich soil and flower profusely, though erratically during winter.         Astridia longifolia is a very beautiful succulent shrub that reaches up to 50cm in height. It has silvery keeled leaves and during autumn it bears striking silky red 5cm in diameter flowers. Their preferred mode of cultivation is a bright and sunny position with gritty free-draining soil. They may be propagated from seed, or stem cuttings. These plants are very popular among gardeners. Click Here for Other Pack Sizes of Astridia longifolia.