Bulbine frutescens – Plant

R95.00

Indigenous to South Africa, organically grown, and locally sourced from ethical growers committed to sustainable, Nature-friendly cultivation.

Common names: bulbine, snake flower, cat's tail, burn jelly plant (English); intelezi, ingelwane (Xhosa); ithethe elimpofu, ibhucu (Zulu); balsem kopieva, rankkopiva, geelkatstert (Afrikaans).

Botanical name: Bulbine frutescens

Potted into 100% recycled plastic nursery pot or bag.

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Description

Care Summary

Cultivation – propagation easy form seeds and cuttings, division of clumps. Spreads out as grows in clumps, up to 1 m in a year. likes full sun and can thrive with very little water. Resistant to drought, heat and frost and can be grown easily anywhere, including a windowsill or a pot on the balcony. It thrives in almost any soil, even where little else grows. Does well and looks good in medium to large pots. Will cascade over edges. May need some pruning to keep tidy.
Conservation – no conservation concerns, widespread, common garden plant

• Easy to grow
• Spreads up to 1 metre a year
• Soil – well-drained, sandy soil, well composted
• Light – full sun, semi-shade
• Water – water-wise, drought resistant
• Pruning – remove dead flower heads to encourage flowering, prune to keep tidy
• Containers – happy as a pot plant, even inside in a sunny spot

Propagation
• Propagation easy
• Seeds – tiny seeds in fruit capsule, sow autumn or spring. Well-drained soil, keep moist. Once the seedling develops four leaves and a good root system transplant them to a new location.
• Division – divide clumps in the Spring.

Harvest

Plant Summary

Bulbine frutescens, also known as bulbine, snake flower, cat’s tail, or burn jelly plant, is a popular water-wise garden plant that is also cultivated for its medicinal properties. It is a fast-growing, succulent perennial that forms spreading clumps with yellow or sometimes orange flowers fluffy stamens. The fresh leaf produces a jelly-like juice that is wonderful for burns, rashes, blisters, insect bites, cracked lips, acne, cold sores, mouth ulcers, and areas of cracked skin. It prefers full sun but will also grow in semi-shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of clumps in spring.

Disclaimer

Our range of indigenous, organically-grown plants are intended as part of an integrated approach to wellbeing. Information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition, nor replace prescribed medication. If on medication, pregnant, lactating, or undergoing surgery please consult your healthcare professional before using plants as food or medicine.

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Size

2 litre nursery bag

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