Pygeum africanum | Pygeum | Various
Pygeum africanum belongs to the plant family ROSACEĈ and Genus Pygeum 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 Pygeum africanum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Pygeum africanum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Pygeum africanum pygeum 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).
Pygeum africanum is thought to have beneficial uses as either a prostate tonic or an anticarcinogenic. Pygeum requires professional guidance for safe usage. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the bark.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.