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Albuca setosa

Plant suitable for use on Green Roofs in the Durban Area

Albuca setosa

Albuca setosa
Is one of a number of plant species which are presently being tested for their suitability to be grown as Green Roof plants in the Durban region that have initially shown good results. They all occur naturally within a radius of 50 km of the Durban city centre

Albuca setosa is a small bulb belonging to the family Hyacinthaceae found growing in full sun in dry rocky ground in the Durban area.

Growth habit
A small upright growing bulb with narrow leaves. The cultivar being grown is much smaller and have much narrower leaves that most other found growing in this area. They reproduce naturally by means of seed which germinates readily and by producing bulblets.

Decorative value
These plants are being grown for their neat growth habit and attractive flowers

Drought resistance
These plants are very drought resistant.

Disease and pest resistance
Unknown

Suitability as Green Roof plants
These plants are valuable in plantings that are going to get the very minimum of or no water in winter in combinations with other plants that do not have a very vigorous nature.  They simply go dormant  when growing conditions are not favourable re-appearing when they are. They reproduce readily under green roof conditions.

Biodiversity value in the Green Roof landscape
All plants have biodiversity value in the green roof environment.

Cautions and precautions in the Green Roof application
Care must be taken to ensure good drainage.


Ecoman Durban Indigenous Landscape Design Consultant


Bio-Diverse Indigenous Landscaping I design landscapes and gardens that are Bio-Diverse as well as being pleasing to the eye


Landscapes and Gardens that are Nature Friendly


I use my many years of landscape planning and design as well as landscape construction experience coupled to my vast knowledge of the requirements of nature to create habitat suitable for birds, butterflies and other creatures to live and breed in.


I always apply the basic principles of good landscape design to create an aesthetically pleasing garden that at the same time satisfies the living requirements of the target creatures that I would like to attract. My speciality is to attract birds, butterflies and solitary bees. I design and build Bio-Diverse Roof Gardens

 

So let Ecoman design and create a garden for you that will be a haven for wildlife such as birds, butterflies, frogs and lizards in the number of species comparable to Kruger National Park.


For all of your Green Roof requirements contact Michael Hickman Specialist in Green Roof Technology at +27 82 061 2593 or email at info@ecoman.co.za




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