Terminalia sericea By JP Felu Family: – Combretaceae. Common names: Silver terminalia, silver cluster-leaf; Umangwe (Nd) , Mususu (Sh). The Combretaceae family is well represented in Zimbabwe with over 30 species. Terminalia sericea grows in grassland and open woodland with a preference for sandy soils at lower altitudes, often growing at the edge of wetlands where […]
By Morag Flight Cordylines, or Cordyline fruiticosa, had gone out of fashion but are making their way back. Often confused with Dracenas, they are a lovely statement and make for good floral arrangements. They consist of broad leaved varieties, as well as thinner ones. The name Cordyline comes from the Greek word kordyle, meaning “club,”
By Mike Schmolke Gardeners are observant and study what they grow. They should also be aware of the honey bees that visit the flowers on their plants – an essential part of a garden’s ecosystem. The bees collect pollen as it contains nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, fats, and minerals which are not found in
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By Isla Grundy One most versatile palms to grow is Chamaedorea cataractarum, which originates from Mexico. They grow best in moist, wet forest but can tolerate some dry conditions. They are the most rewarding plants both for landscaping and floral arranging – I adore them. It is one of the rare rheophytes in the palm
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By Morag Flight The Tiger Flower is one of my favourites, and I grew them in Karoi with great results. When we left I neglected to take the corms with me and have been searching since. On a recent trip to Nyanga I was delighted to find some at Froggy Farm. The Tigridia is commonly called
