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The genus Hylocereus is a captivating group of cacti known for their strikingly beautiful and delicious fruits, commonly referred to as dragon fruits or pitayas. Native to the Americas, these plants are unique for their vibrant flowers, which bloom overnight, and their sprawling, climbing vines that thrive in warm, dry climates. Hylocereus species, including the popular Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus guatemalensis, produce fruits that are not only a feast for the eyes with their bright, colourful skin but also a treat for the taste buds, offering a mildly sweet, refreshing flavour. Known for their resilience and minimal care requirements, Hylocereus cacti are both a gardener's delight and a tropical fruit lover's dream. Introducing the L.A. Woman Dragon Fruit, a delightful variety that promises to bring both beauty and flavour to your garden. This stunning white flesh pitaya is renowned for its tangy taste and watermelon-like texture, making it a refreshing treat. The flesh, complemented by small edible seeds, offers a unique and sweet flavour that is perfect for eating raw, especially when chilled. The L.A. Woman is a standout in any garden due to its striking colour contrast between the pink skin and white flesh, which is one of the key features that make it so beloved by both growers and consumers worldwide. The L.A. Woman Dragon Fruit plant is a climbing cactus vine, ideally suited for dry areas where it thrives. Because of its epiphytic nature, it grows best in soil rich in organic materials that can hold moisture while still offering excellent drainage. As the plant matures, it will need support, such as a trellis or stake, to climb and spread as it grows. The L.A. Woman is easy to care for, making it an ideal choice for both first-time and seasoned growers. One of the key advantages of this variety is that it is self-pollinating, meaning it will set fruit without the need for hand pollination, though thinning out buds is recommended for larger fruit. T

Cornus is a genus of about 3060 species of woody plants in the family Cornaceae, commonly known as dogwoods, which can generally be distinguished by their blossoms, berries, and distinctive bark. Most are deciduous trees or shrubs, but a few species are nearly herbaceous perennial subshrubs, and some species are evergreen. The bark of Cornus species is rich in tannins and has been used in traditional medicine as a substitute for quinine. Cornus alba, the Siberian, white, or Red-Barked Dogwood is a large fast growing shrub or small tree. It is a popular ornamental used in landscaping, pot culture and the art of bonsai. Its most notable features include the masses of white fragrant flowers during spring and summer, the red stems in autumn through to late winter and the attractive foliage. It can grow from 1 to 3 metres high.

Citrullus lanatus is a prostrate or climbing annual with several herbaceous, rather firm and stout stems up to 3 m long; the young parts are densely woolly with yellowish to brownish hairs while the older parts become hairless. The leaves are herbaceous but rigid, becoming rough on both sides. The leaf stalks are somewhat hairy and up to 150 mm long. The tendrils are rather robust and usually divided in the upper part. Male and female flowers occur on the same plant (monoecious) with the flower stalk up to 40 mm long and hairy. In southern Africa the flowering time of C. lanatus is mostly from January to April and the fruiting time mostly from February to May. Dry or rainy years will influence flowering and fruiting. The rind in the ripe fruit is hairless and smooth, hard but not woody. In the wild forms the rind is pale or grey-green, usually mottled with irregular longitudinal bands of dark green or grey-green. In cultivated forms the rind is often concolorous yellowish to pale or dark green, or mottled with darker green, or marbled with a darker shade. The flesh in the wild form and some cultivated forms (citron watermelon) is firm and rather hard, white, green-white or yellowish. In cultivated forms the flesh is somewhat spongy in texture but very juicy and soft, pink to bright red-pink. Citrullus lanatus can be recognized by its large fruit which is unique in the Cucurbitaceae of southern Africa and also by the dense yellowish to brownish hairs on the younger plant parts. The fruit of Citrullus lanatus subsp. lanatus var. citroides, known as the citron melon or in Southern Africa as the Makataan, is larger than the tsamma, also sweet and has a more or less concolorous rind and yellowish flesh. The fruits are mostly used as fodder, but also for the production of citron peel or pectin. In southern Africa it has been cultivated since pre-colonial times with other crops such as sorghum and maize.

Aloe is one of the most captivating succulent genera on Earth, celebrated for its bold architectural rosettes, resilient nature, and spectacular seasonal flower displays. From neat, miniature species that tuck themselves into rocky crevices to dramatic, stem-forming giants that dominate dry hillsides, aloes bring an unmistakable sense of place—sunlit, water-wise, and wonderfully wild—wherever they are grown. What truly sets Aloe apart is the combination of sculptural foliage and nectar-rich blooms. The leaves range from smooth and glaucous to spotted, toothed, and richly textured, often changing colour with sun, drought, or cool weather. When they flower, aloes send up striking spikes or branched candelabras topped with tubular blooms in fiery reds and oranges, soft corals and pinks, or even yellows and greens—magnets for pollinators and a highlight in any garden or collection. With origins spanning Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions, Aloe has evolved to thrive in demanding environments—making many species naturally suited to xeriscaping, rock gardens, containers, and drought-tolerant landscapes. Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned collector, raising aloes from seed is especially rewarding: every plant tells a slightly different story, and each one matures into a unique, living sculpture that becomes more impressive with every season. Aloe jibisana - Jibisa Aloe If you love aloes with a truly wild, “discovered-on-a-mountain” feel, Aloe jibisana is the kind of plant that steals the show quietly. Rather than forming a rigid, upright rosette, it develops freely branching, sprawling leafy stems that can wander and layer into a low, textural clump. The narrow, tapering leaves carry small marginal teeth and, under strong sun and dry conditions, can take on warm bronzy to reddish tones that perfectly suit a rock-garden aesthetic. In habitat this is a highly localised East African endemic, known from near the summit of Jibisa Moun

Tweedia is known for its distinctive turquoise blue star-shaped flowers and green/grey felted leaves. If you are a gardener, who loves seeing a touch of blue in your flower bed, Tweedia caerulea is the perfect plant for you. Tweedia is known for its distinctive turquoise blue star-shaped flowers and green/grey felted leaves. Prior to being identified as Tweedia caerulea, tweedia belonged to the genus Oxypetalum meaning sharp petal. Its five-petaled flowers bloom in loose clusters, which give way to boat-shaped seedpods. The seedpods are characteristic for the plant family in which it belongs, Asclepiadaceae. In its native habitat of Uruguay and Brazil, tweedia is a tropical vine or subshrub.

Faucaria is a South African endemic genus of succulent subtropical mesembs that are placed in the family Aizoaceae. Faucaria species form clumps of stemless rosettes. The species are collectively known as 'Tiger Jaws'. This refers to the spiny looking edges of the leaves. The thick leaves are triangular or semi-circular in shape. The genus name Faucaria comes from the Latin for 'jaws'. Mostly found in the Eastern Cape and Karoo desert and only growing to 8cm in diameter they make excellent subjects for succulent pots in other areas. The plants are light green, turning a reddish purple when grown in strong sunlight. Golden yellow flowers appear from late winter to early spring in the centre of the rosette. Put the plants in small pots with a well-drained soil and in a very sunny exposure and if possible outside in summer. They go dormant in winter when water should be withheld. They need this resting period to flourish the following growing season. The genus Faucaria was subjected to an extensive revision by Groen & Van Der Maesen in 1999. The 30 or so recognized species were reduced to only 6. Members of the Faucaria genus are among the easiest succulents to grow from seed.