Barosma | . Originated in … Cape of Good Hope | Various
Barosma belongs to the plant family RUTACE and Genus Barosma This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Barosma does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Barosma so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Barosma is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Barosma has leaves that are strongly resinous.
Leaves of the plant Barosma have a smell of highly aromatic and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Resinous | Strong
Barosma betulina | Buchu | Various
Basella rubra | Basella, Malabar Spinach, Vine Spinach, Pasali, Pu Tin Choi, Libato | Various
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.