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  • Cycad Society of South Africa Our credo is to promote all aspects of knowledge of cycads, and to foster a lively interest in these plants.
  • CycadsAfrica Making rare cycad species available to collectors of the world.
  • Fine Bush People Home Page of the Fijnbosch Farme Protea farm.
  • Flora of Zimbabwe Provides information about the vascular plant flora of Zimbabwe.
  • Heritage Garden Contains trees and other plants, which have remarkable stories to tell. Its founder started by planting trees and other plants with a link to historical, scientific, cultural and religious events of the past.
  • Lithops conservation Information on lithops (stoneplants) and other succulents
  • National Botanical Institute For information about Kirstenbosch and other National Botanical Gardens and research into the indigenous flora (plants) of Southern Africa.
  • Poor Growth of Maize Is the poor growth of maize in the Maputaland area (South Africa) caused by mineral deficiencies? What is causing this stunting and what can be done?

  • Protea Atlas Project We record the geographical location of Proteas throughout southern Africa for the benefit of conservation, rural communities, farmers, reserve managers, etc.
  • Southern African Succulents Comprehensive info on succulents, online nursery, homepage of the Succulent Society of South Africa, online bookshop, discussion forum, virtual tour.
  • Steinmix The ideal medium for growing orchids. “Grow Blocks” and “Cultiwool sheets” are perfect for hydroponics, seedlings and for use in tunnels!
  • The Botanical Society of South Africa The Society is the premier NGO concerned with flora conservation in South Africa and is the major supporter of the National Botanical Gardens.
  • Tony Hinde Windell hydroponics - domestic and commercial hydroponic units (with online resource)
  • Window Box Herbs List of herbs available in South Africa with information on medical and culinary uses