Latin Name: Fockea edulis Common Name: Bergbaroe Family: Apocynaceae Geographic Origin: South Africa
Soil: This plant prefers well-draining soil.
Temperature: Prefers temperatures around 75°-85°F during the day and 65°-75°F during the night.
Light: This plant thrives with partial shade.
Moisture: This plant should receive a thorough watering once a week during the early morning or on a cloudy day to avoid burns. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering.
Fertilization: Fertilize once a year, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizer every year.
Grooming: Gangly branches can be trimmed for aesthetic reasons. This plant has large amounts of fast-growing roots so it should be repotted every year.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilization during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate from seed or stem cuttings.
Pests and diseases: Susceptible to whitefly, mealy bugs and scale.
Angiosperm Latin Name: Orbea variegata Common Name: Carrion Cactus Family: Apocynaceae Geographic Origin: South Africa
Soil: Create a well-draining, succulent soil mix with one part compost, one part sand, and a small amount of perlite.
Temperature: During the day temperatures should be about 75°F and during the night temperatures should be about 65°F.
Light: This plant should receive full sun to partial shade.
Moisture: This plant should receive a thorough watering once a week during the early morning or on a cloudy day to avoid burns. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering.
Fertilization: Fertilize once a year, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizer every year.
Grooming: Repot once every year.
Seasonal Care: Watering and fertilizing should be reduced during the winter months.
Propagation: Propagate from stem cuttings or seeds.
Pests and diseases: This plant is susceptible to scale and mealy bugs.
Latin Name: Orbeanthus hardyi Common Name: Orbeanthus
Angiosperm Family: Asclepiadaceae Geographic Origin: South Africa
Soil: Create a well-draining, succulent soil mix with one part compost, one part sand, and a small amount of perlite.
Temperature: During the day temperatures should be about 75°F and during the night temperatures should be about 65°F.
Light: This plant likes to receive full sun to partial shade.
Moisture: This plant should receive a thorough watering once a week during the early morning or on a cloudy day to avoid burns. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering.
Fertilization: Fertilize once a year, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizer every year.
Grooming: Repot once every year.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate from stem cuttings or seeds.
Pests and diseases: Susceptible to root rot and mealy bugs.
Latin Name: Pachypodium saundersii
Angiosperm Common Name: Kudu Lily Family: Apocynaceae Geographic Origin: South Africa
Soil: Create a well-draining, succulent soil mix with one part compost, one part sand, and a small amount of perlite.
Temperature: During the day temperatures should be about 75°F and during the night temperatures should be about 65°F.
Light: This plant prefers full sun.
Moisture: This plant should receive a thorough watering once a week during the early morning or on a cloudy day to avoid burns. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering.
Fertilization: Fertilize once a year, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizer every year.
Grooming: Repot once a year and cut back extending branches when needed.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate from seed or stem cuttings.
Pests and diseases: This plant is susceptible to mealy bugs, whitefly, and scale.
Latin Name: Schlecterella africana (Schltr.) K. Schum.
Angiosperm Common Name: Tacazzea Family: Apocynaceae Geographic Origin: South Africa
Soil: Create a well-draining, succulent soil mix with one part compost, one part sand, and a small amount of perlite.
Temperature: During the day temperatures should be about 75°F and during the night temperatures should be about 65°F.
Light: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade
Moisture: This plant should receive a thorough watering once a week during the early morning or on a cloudy day to avoid burns. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering.
Fertilization: Fertilize once a year, alternating between fish and seaweed fertilizer every year.
Grooming: This plant can be repotted once a year and the vines and extended branches can be cut back when needed.
Seasonal Care: Reduce watering and fertilizing during winter months.
Propagation: Propagate from stem cuttings or seed.
Pests and diseases: This plant is susceptible to mealy bugs, whitefly, and scale.
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