Aloe Ferox (cape aloe) Perennial: hardy in zones 11+ When to Sow: Anytime Ease of Germination: Moderate (can be slow to germinate) Uses: Medicinal, same uses as aloe vera Aloe ferox is a medicinal and attractive succulent native to South Africa. It is a cousin to aloe vera and a pharmaceutical source of aloe used…
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How to grow Spilanthes Acmella the Toothache Plant
Toothache Plant Spilanthes acmella Annual Time to sow: Spring to early summer Light conditions: Full sun to partial shade Uses: Culinary, medicinal, tea Parts used: Leaves, flowers and roots Commonly used to treat toothaches, mouth, throat and gum infections, as the leaves have a mild anesthetizing effect. Can be chewed and tucked around sore gums…
How to Grow Cayenne Chili Peppers from Seed
Cayenne Chili Pepper Capsicum annuum ‘Long Slim’ Annual When to Sow: Spring Light conditions: Full sun Ease of Germination: Easy Buy cayenne pepper seeds here: Seed-Nursery.com. Cayenne pepper has a mild aroma and a hot and fiery taste. The plants grow to about 2–4 feet (0.6–1 metre) of height and should be spaced 3 ft (1 metre)…
How to Grow Habanero Chili Peppers from Seed
Habanero Chili Pepper Capsicum chinense habanero Perennial (Annual in colder climates) When to Sow: Spring Ease of Germination: Easy Buy pepper seeds. The habanero is a perennial flowering plant, meaning that with proper care and growing conditions, it can produce flowers (and thus fruit) for many years. However, in temperate climates it is treated as an…
