Nelumbo nucifera is a beautiful flower that lives in water. This picture was taken in Durban which shows that anyone with a large pond in their garden can successfully grow these in their garden. The plant dies back in winter and clearly is not amenable to cold weather. However when spring begins then the dormant… Read More What flower is this? The Sacred Lotus
This beautiful and indispensable addition to any coastal garden is found growing wild along Durban’s coastal belt. it grows literally on the beach as can be seen in the picture I took today at the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. Aloe thraskii is endemic to the coastal dunes of KwaZulu Natal and is categorized… Read More What aloe is that? Aloe thraskii
The Kauri Pine was traditionally used for ship masts because of its very straight growth and exceptional height. this specimen is one of three in the Durban Botanic Gardens. They are huge magnificent trees that are over one hundred years old. They are members of the pine family and therefore are Gymnosperms. Gymnosperms don’t have flowers… Read More What tree is that? Kauri Pine
Fuchs Horticulture 