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Natal-Muschelblüte, Natal Shell Flower, Natal Shell-flower Bush
Synonyme: Bowkeria gerrardiana, Bowkeria natalensis, Bowkeria triphylla, Bowkeria velutina, Trichocladus verticillatus
(Port.)
immergrüner, mehrstämmiger, dichtbelaubter Strauch oder kleiner Baum bis zu 5 m mit quirlig angeordneten, bis zu 5, ca. 13 cm langen und 6,5 cm breiten länglich-elliptischen bis lanzettlichen, unterseits zart behaarten, tiefgrünen Blättern. Die duftenden, gestielten, ca. 2 cm langen, außen glänzend weiß schimmernden, innen rötlich gezeichneten Blüten erscheinen paarweise sowohl in den Blattachseln als auch am Ende der Triebe
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| Steckbrief |
| Family: |
Scrophulariaceae Braunwurzgewächse |
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Evergreen: |
yes |
| Origin: |
Africa |
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Fragrance: |
yes |
| Group: |
Shrub |
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Flower: |
white, white-cream, white-yellowish |
| Zone: |
8 |
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Flowering: |
Winter-Frühjahr |
| Hibernate: |
bis zu -10°C |
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Fruits: |
Kapseln |
| To use as: |
Garten, Topfgarten, Wintergarten |
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Locations: |
sun to semi-shade |
| Toxic: |
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Rare: |
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| Sowing Instruction |
| Propagation: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
| Pre-Treatment: |
0 |
| Sowing Time: |
all year round |
| Sowing Deep: |
Light germinator! Only sprinkle on the surface of the substrate + slightly press on |
| Sowing Mix: |
Coir or sowing mix + sand or perlite |
| Germination Temperature: |
ca. 20-25°C |
| Location: |
bright + keep constantly moist, not wet |
| Germination Time: |
ca. 3-6 weeks |
| Irrigation: |
in the growing season richly water |
| Fertilization: |
biweekly 0,2%ig or long-term fertilizer |
| Pests: |
Spider mites > especially under glass |
| Substrate: |
potting soil + 2/3 sand or perlite |
| Culture: |
ca. 1-3 years bright at approx. 0-5ºC in unheated greennhouse + keep constantly moist |
| Overwintering: |
After this time period, older specimens can be planted in mild regions in a sheltered, sunny position outdoors. In unfavorable positions, winter protection is recommended. |
| Note: |
let never dry out! |
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Jul 2. Wednesday, 2014 |
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