Erica plukenetii

Scientific name

Likely pollinated by sunbirds.

Propagation instructions

By seed

Seed should be sown in autumn and treatment with smoke will improve germination, resulting in a higher number of seedlings.

By cutting

Ericas are rooted using semi-hardwood tip or heel cuttings in late summer to autumn or in spring. Treat them with a rooting hormone for semi- hardwood cuttings and place in a well-aerated medium under mist on heated benches.

References and further reading

PlantZAfrica profile »

Wikipedia page »

Image credit: Andrew massyn [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], from Wikimedia Commons

Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

Sensitive roots

Good potplant

Easy to grow

It provides food for:

Southern double-collared sunbird

Erica plukenetii is indigenous to: Peninsula Shale Renosterveld