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It is that time of the month again. Come and join us at our plant sale
Location: University of the Western Cape, UWC Nature Reserve Unit. Please use the main gate West link entrance from Robert Sobukwe Road adjacent to the security gate.
Monday, 22 July 2024
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Dracaena aletriformis
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by Admin | July 10, 2024 | Indigenous indoor plants | 0 comments
Common name: large-leaved dragon tree
Family: Ruscaceae
Origin: South Africa
Plant description: an evergreen, usually single-stemmed small tree that grows between 2 to 5
metres tall. It is tan-coloured bark marked with leaf scars. The leaves,
crowded near the top of the stems, are glossy green, leathery, strap-shaped,
and slightly drooping, reaching up to 1 meter in length. During summer
(November to February), tall spikes of sweetly scented, tiny, yellow-green
flowers bloom, followed by striking orange berries.
Light and position: prefers shade
Water requirement: medium water requirement (water consistent during the growing season and
less during winter).
Plant care: plant in well-drained fertile soil and composted soil. Keep it out of
direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Re-pot only every 18 to 24 months, ideally
during the growing season. When re-potting, choose a pot with good drainage 5 to 10 cm larger than the root ball. The pot will give the plant enough
space to grow.
Pest and diseases: generally disease-free, but look out for snails as they can cause
damage.
Propagation: to grow more Dracaena aletriformis,
use seeds or cuttings. It grows easily from fresh seeds. Remove the sticky,
orange pulp before sowing as it contains a growth inhibitor that will slow germination.
Sow seeds in spring or summer in a compost-rich medium. Place seeds in the shade.
Cuttings should be taken from the stem. Stem or side-shoot cuttings will
root well in a sand/fern fibre mix.
Thursday, 4 July 2024
Community Outreach Programme
The goals of a community outreach program include:
- To improve the quality of life for community members
- To raise awareness of important issues
- To build relationships between the organisation or individual and the community
- To empower community members to make positive changes
The visit promoted environmental awareness and the use of indigenous plants through educational gardening and propagation activities.
Here are some of the topics that were covered:
- Parts of a plant
- Types of roots
- Soil types
- Gardening tools
- What plants need to grow
- How to make new plants and keep the old ones (Propagation)
- Types of plants
- Indigenous and exotic plants
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