What is a Fynbos Plant?
Fynbos is an evergreen, hard-leaved Mediterranean-type shrubland that occurs on nutrient-poor soils derived from predominantly quartzitic sandstones and limestones. The name is derived from the Dutch word Fijnboch which when literally translated means ‘fine bush’.
Where Can I Buy Fynbos Plants In South Africa?
Caledon Fynbos Nursery
Address: 48 Mill St, Sir Lowry’s Pass, 7230, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 28 214 1016
Click & Plant Online Nursery and Garden Centre
Address: 12 Blinkwater Cres, Edgemead, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 83 639 6439
Cape Garden, Online Shop
Address: 56 Tarentaal Rd, Joostenberg Vlakte, Cape Town, 7570, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 67 425 4644
Cape Garden, Online Shop
Address: 56 Tarentaal Rd, Joostenberg Vlakte, Cape Town, 7570, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 67 425 4644
What is fynbos good for?
The juice from the leaves serves as a natural antiseptic and is a great partner in treating mouth and throat infections as well as wounds and burns.
Another fynbos plant, the rose-scented Pelargonium (Pelargonium capitatum), is used in cosmetics as a fragrance and a skin softener.
Is fynbos only in south africa?
Fynbos (/ˈfeɪnbɒs/; Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈfɛinbos] lit. ‘fine plants’) is a small belt of natural shrubland or heathland vegetation located in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.
How do you grow fynbos?
Fynbos’ secrets for success
Fynbos in winter rainfall areas require excellent air circulation, cool nights, and low humidity in summer. Fynbos will not survive in heavy clay soils.
In such conditions, plant on slopes or create soil mounds into which acid compost has been thoroughly mixed.