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Delonix is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It contains trees that are native to Madagascar and east Africa. By far the best known species is the Royal Poinciana, Delonix regia. In Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia you will find Delonix baccal growing naturally whereas Madagascar has quite avariety of Delonix species growing, most notably, Delonix boiviniana, Delonix brachycarpa, Delonix decaryi, Delonix floribunda, Delonix pumila, Delonix regia and Delonix tomentosa. Delonix elata is found in East Africa, southern Arabia and east to western India. Delonix regia, commonly known as Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant or Flame Tree puts on its riotous show over a long season in spring and summer. Even if it never bloomed, it would still be one of the most beautiful trees in the world with its graceful oak-like form, sculptured Ficus -like surface roots, and lacy fernlike foliage. Virtually everyone falls in love with this tree at first sight. It is so loved in Miami that they have an annual festival to celebrate its flowering. Delonix regia is one of the most noticeable flowering trees seen in the tropics. Bright fiery red/orange blossoms cover its Acacia -like leaves which close up at night. Delonix regia can be grown as a potted plant and makes a stunning bonsai, but when grown in open soil it is very tropical and can reach up to 18 meters in height. This large tree, which naturally assumes a spreading umbrella shape, is now found in gardens, parks, and planted along streets throughout the tropics. It has smooth greyish-coloured bark and attractive feathery, fern-like leaves, which drop annually during the dry season. At the same time as the new leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of five-petalled flowers that are usually bright red-orange. There are also another two varieties of Delonix regia called Delonix regia var. flavida and Delonix regia var. Golden.  

Monadenium guentheri Seeds Monadenium is a genus of about 50 species related to Euphorbia. Almost all the species are native to tropical East Africa, but strangely enough there are none in Madagascar. They vary in shape from geophytes that have a tuber and a skimpy annual structure that dies when the plant goes dormant, up to 5 m small trees. The genus name Monadenium comes from the Greek for 'single gland' referring to the flower structure of Monadenium coccineum the first species studied. Monadeniums should be kept warm in winter. They are very generally deciduous. They should be kept dry when dormant. Feed and water regularly when the plant is in leaf. Most Monadenium look best when grown in bright indirect light, but shade is generally tolerated. The plants tend to have more red when exposed to more sun light, and turn entirely green in the shade. Monadenium guentheri is a perennial, succulent plant native to Eastern Africa. Cylindrical stems will reach up to 60cm tall with a stem diameter of 2.5cm to 3.25cms. The stems have rhomboidal or hexagonal tessellations with two 1-2 mm spines in each tessellation. Leaves are spatulate to obovate to 10cm long. On offer is a pack of 2 Seeds

Monadenium guentheri Seeds Monadenium is a genus of about 50 species related to Euphorbia. Almost all the species are native to tropical East Africa, but strangely enough there are none in Madagascar. They vary in shape from geophytes that have a tuber and a skimpy annual structure that dies when the plant goes dormant, up to 5 m small trees. The genus name Monadenium comes from the Greek for 'single gland' referring to the flower structure of Monadenium coccineum the first species studied. Monadeniums should be kept warm in winter. They are very generally deciduous. They should be kept dry when dormant. Feed and water regularly when the plant is in leaf. Most Monadenium look best when grown in bright indirect light, but shade is generally tolerated. The plants tend to have more red when exposed to more sun light, and turn entirely green in the shade. Monadenium guentheri is a perennial, succulent plant native to Eastern Africa. Cylindrical stems will reach up to 60cm tall with a stem diameter of 2.5cm to 3.25cms. The stems have rhomboidal or hexagonal tessellations with two 1-2 mm spines in each tessellation. Leaves are spatulate to obovate to 10cm long. The bid amount is for 1 Seed

The genus name Catha is derived from the Arabic common name for this plant khat and the species name edulis is a Greek word meaning ' edible '. It is derived from the leaves of this tree being used in teas by the Bushmen, as it contains the habit-forming stimulant cathinone. In South Africa, this plant’s foliage is regarded as a drug, since the drug cathinone, which is extracted from it, is listed in the Drug Act. Trading in the foliage of Catha edulis or processed cathinone is illegal in South Africa. It is however NOT illegal to grow Catha edulis plants in South Africa. Catha edulis commonly known as Khat or Bushman’s Tea is a large, slow growing, evergreen shrub, reaching a height of between 1 and 5 meters. In equatorial regions it may grow as a tree and reach a height of 10 meters. It is native to East Africa and Arabia but is also found scattered in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, mostly from the mist belt, moving inland. It is also found in the Western Cape and Mpumalanga, growing in woodlands and on rocky outcrops. It grows in arid environments, and once established thrives in full sun at a temperature range of 5-35°C. It has bright green leaves that turn to a pleasing yellowish colour in autumn. Its beauty is also complemented by its upright crown, and somewhat drooping branches, resembling a eucalyptus from a distance. Bushman's tea is attractive in the garden. It can be planted in groups or in mixed beds where it gives height all year round and beauty in the autumn months. Catha edulis also has some medicinal uses and is widely used against respiratory diseases. It is often sold in nurseries and used by landscapers because of its beautiful autumn colors. The wood of Bushman's tea is also used for a number of purposes. It is hard and fine-grained, and therefore is good for firewood and furniture. The bark is also used as an insect repellent and the stem for fence poles. Generally Khat makes an excellent house-plant. It prefers full sun, but will grow happily in partial shade, and it likes warm, dry conditions. It is slow growing, so could be kept for several years as a smallish indoor shrub or on a patio in a pot.

  Plants in the Ruschia genus are among the most striking, versatile and diverse of all succulents in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. Due to the large size of the genus, authors have grouped species into several sections, each based on growth habit, flower and capsule form. Plants may vary from large, erect shrubs reaching 1.4 m, to dwarf, tufted and even mat-forming ground cover species. Growing to 1m a multi-branched shrub with many white flowers. Flowers in summer and is native to coastal areas. USDA Zone - 8 Season to Sow - Autumn   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  

  Plants in the Ruschia genus are among the most striking, versatile and diverse of all succulents in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. Due to the large size of the genus, authors have grouped species into several sections, each based on growth habit, flower and capsule form. Plants may vary from large, erect shrubs reaching 1.4 m, to dwarf, tufted and even mat-forming ground cover species. Growing to 1m with pinky-mauve flowers. USDA Zone - 8 Season to Sow - Autumn   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  

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.  

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! Exotic Cucumbers 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): Beans, Corn, Dill, Lettuce, Salad Flowers This Slab of Seed will grow you 3 delicious heirloom cucumber varieties: Ashley cucumbers are an early variety and a prolific producer of medium size, thick 20cm fruits that have few spines. The more you pick the more they produce. They are more resistant to downy mildew and other problems normally caused by humid conditions. It was developed by the South Carolina Truck Experiment Station and was released in 1956 Tasting note: Crisp & crunchy Homemade Pickles cucumbers are also known as Southern Homemade Pickles and are the best crunchy dill pickles you have ever tasted! They are a vigorous, high-yielding, solid, crisp medium green fruit with small white spines. Pick at 3cm for tiny sweet pickles or grow to 10cm for dills and spears. Pickling cucumbers have been used for thousands of years and were first documented in the Tigris Valley in India in 2030 BC Tasting note: Small & crunchy Lemon cucumbers have round 5-7cm spherical fruits with yellow, gold skin that is thin and tender with some striping and mottling and tiny bristles that are edible but can easily be removed. The inner flesh is pale green to yellow with edible seeds and has a mild, sweet taste with a cool, crisp texture. Lemon cucumbers are believed to have originated in India and the Middle East in the 16th century as referenced by ancient Middle Eastern texts Tasting note: Fruity & fresh 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's yield = 25+ cucumbers Dimensions: 8cm L x 20cm W x 2cm H Weight: 100g Sprouts in: 10 - 15 days Harvest in: 10 - 12 weeks Pick for: 6+ weeks Full sun 6 - 10 hours Spacing: 50cm apart Watering: Daily until sprouting, then every 2 to 3 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 the date of production.

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! Slab of Seed Exotic Cucumbers 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 b'&' 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): Beans, Corn, Dill, Lettuce, Salad Flowers This Slab of Seed will grow you 3 delicious heirloom cucumber varieties: Ashley cucumbers are an early variety and a prolific producer of medium size, thick 20cm fruits that have few spines. The more you pick the more they produce. They are more resistant to downy mildew and other problems normally caused by humid conditions. It was developed by the South Carolina Truck Experiment Station and was released in 1956 Tasting note: Crisp b'&' crunchy Homemade Pickles cucumbers are also known as Southern Homemade Pickles and are the best crunchy dill pickles you have ever tasted! They are a vigorous, high-yielding, solid, crisp medium green fruit with small white spines. Pick at 3cm for tiny sweet pickles or grow to 10cm for dills and spears. Pickling cucumbers have been used for thousands of years and were first documented in the Tigris Valley in India in 2030 BC Tasting note: Small b'&' crunchy Lemon cucumbers have round 5-7cm spherical fruits with yellow, gold skin that is thin and tender with some striping and mottling and tiny bristles that are edible but can easily be removed. The inner flesh is pale green to yellow with edible seeds and has a mild, sweet taste with a cool, crisp texture. Lemon cucumbers are believed to have originated in India and the Middle East in the 16th century as referenced by ancient Middle Eastern texts Tasting note: Fruity b'&' fresh 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's yield = 25+ cucumbers Dimensions: 8cm L x 20cm W x 2cm H Weight: 100g Sprouts in: 10 - 15 days Harvest in: 10 - 12 weeks Pick for: 6+ weeks Full sun 6 - 10 hours Spacing: 50cm apart Watering: Daily until sprouting, then every 2 to 3 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 1-year from the date of production.

  Pyracantha is a genus of thorny evergreen large shrubs in the family Rosaceae, with common names firethorn or pyracantha. They are native to an area extending from Southeast Europe east to Southeast Asia, resemble and are related to Cotoneaster, but have serrated leaf margins and numerous thorns (Cotoneaster is thornless).The plants reach up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. The flowers are produced during late spring and early summer; the pomes develop from late summer, and mature in late autumn. Pyracanthas are valuable ornamental plants, grown in gardens for their decorative flowers and fruit, often very densely borne. Their dense thorny structure makes them particularly valued in situations where an impenetrable barrier is required. The aesthetic characteristics of pyracanthas, in conjunction with their home security qualities, makes them an alternative to artificial fences and walls. They are also good shrubs for a wildlife garden, providing dense cover for roosting and nesting birds, summer flowers for bees and an abundance of berries as a food source. Pyracantha berries are mildly poisonous as they contain Cyanogenic glycosides and can cause mild gastro-intestinal problems; they are edible only when crushed and washed under running water. They have been made into jelly. Pyracantha make fantastic bonsai specimens. 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  

Tacca integrifolia Seeds   The genus Tacca, which includes the Bat flowers and Arrowroot, consists of ten species of flowering plants in the order Dioscoreales, native to tropical regions of Africa, Australia, and south-eastern Asia. Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants for their bold foliage and large flowers. Wow, that is what everyone says when they see this baby in flower. For most of the country this is an indoor house plant and grows just like a peace lily or spathophyllum. Originating from south east Asia it is very tropical and exotic. This is the white form and has the largest flowers with tendrils extending down from the flower as far as 1 meter. Each flower is the size of a human head. Once mature this plant will flower one after another for months. It is very important to keep it moist all the time, not soggy just moist and low light. Everyone should have one of these just as a conversation piece; you have never seen anything quite like this. Spectacular is not the word for this one!! The bid amount is for 1 Seed

Tacca integrifolia Seeds   The genus Tacca, which includes the Bat flowers and Arrowroot, consists of ten species of flowering plants in the order Dioscoreales, native to tropical regions of Africa, Australia, and south-eastern Asia. Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants for their bold foliage and large flowers. Wow, that is what everyone says when they see this baby in flower. For most of the country this is an indoor house plant and grows just like a peace lily or spathophyllum. Originating from south east Asia it is very tropical and exotic. This is the white form and has the largest flowers with tendrils extending down from the flower as far as 1 meter. Each flower is the size of a human head. Once mature this plant will flower one after another for months. It is very important to keep it moist all the time, not soggy just moist and low light. Everyone should have one of these just as a conversation piece; you have never seen anything quite like this. Spectacular is not the word for this one!! On offer is a pack of 5 Seeds

Campanula is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes both its common and its scientific name from its bell-shaped flowers— campanula is Latin for "little bell". The genus includes over 500 species and several subspecies, distributed across the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest diversity in the Mediterranean region east to the Caucasus. The range also extends into mountains in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.           The species include annual, biennial and perennial plants, and vary in habit from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5 cm high, to large temperate grassland and woodland species growing to 2 metres tall. Campanula barbata, common name Bearded Bellflower, is a species of perennial bellflower. This delicate little plant forms a small basal rosette of narrow, hairy leaves, with arching spires of blue bells which also are hairy inside (hence the origin of the Latin name). This plant is usually a short-lived perennial but generally self-seeds to make attractive drifts on a scree or rockery.

Campanula is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes both its common and its scientific name from its bell-shaped flowers— campanula is Latin for "little bell". The genus includes over 500 species and several subspecies, distributed across the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest diversity in the Mediterranean region east to the Caucasus. The range also extends into mountains in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.           The species include annual, biennial and perennial plants, and vary in habit from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5 cm high, to large temperate grassland and woodland species growing to 2 metres tall. Campanula versicolor commonly known as Clove-scented Campanula is a rare and quite incredible perennial from Greece. It is a strong, statuesque plant bearing large, white-eyed blue bells, and is quite frost-hardy. It has the amazing property of being the only bellflower that is scented. On a hot day it smells of cloves! Additionally the leaves are reputed to be edible and good in salads; but be sparing.

Campanula is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes both its common and its scientific name from its bell-shaped flowers— campanula is Latin for "little bell". The genus includes over 500 species and several subspecies, distributed across the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest diversity in the Mediterranean region east to the Caucasus. The range also extends into mountains in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.           The species include annual, biennial and perennial plants, and vary in habit from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5 cm high, to large temperate grassland and woodland species growing to 2 metres tall. Campanula punctata commonly known as Spotted Bellflower is an upright, clump-forming perennial which typically grows 30-60cm tall. Large, drooping, tubular, white to pale pink, bell-like flowers (to 5cm long) with purple inside spotting appear in terminal racemes atop erect to slightly arching stems. Stems rise up from basal rosettes of rounded, toothed, medium green leaves (to 12.5cm long). Long summer bloom; ideal for cut flowers.