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Want to know “Where Can I Buy Aspalathus Linearis Plants?” Well, let’s first take a look at the history, origin and nature of this rare plant. The Aspalathus Linearis common name is “Rooibos.” Rooibos means “Red Bush.” The Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) grows in the mountainous Cederberg area in the Western Cape of South Africa. This is the only place in the world where this plant grows and thrives due to the unique mixture of native soil and climate. This plant is best known for producing the very popular Rooibos tea.
Description and Origins of the Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos)
The Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibus) is a shrub with a main bark stem that is smooth. The stem subdivides into many offshoots close to the surface of the soil. At maturity, the Rooibus plant grows to between 1 and 1.5 meters. The Aspalathus Linearis flowers between July and August. It is hardy to zone 9.
The Rooibos plant was originally used for several hundred years by the native Khoi Khoi tribe of South Africa. They used the sun dried leaves of the Aspalathus Linearis plant to create the delicious beverage known today as Rooibos tea.
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Tea Benefits
The leaves of the Aspalathus LInearis plant (Rooibos) are commercially cultivated to produce the Rooibos tea. The Rooibos tea is caffeine-free and is known to be beneficial to the digestive system. It is purported to have a calming effect on the central nervous system, which can aid in helping those who suffer from insomnia. The Rooibos tea is also full of vitamin C and contains a very powerful anti-oxidant called Aspalathax. Apalathax assists in strengthening the immune system in the fight against cancer.
Aspalathus Linearis Plant Care
When growing from seed, it is best to sow in the late spring in a greenhouse. Cover the seed with approximately 10mm of soil. Also, it is a good idea to pre-soak the seed for around 12 hours in warm water before sowing.
The Aspalathus Linearis plant (Rooibos) requires a well-drained acidic sandy soil. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots of sandy soil when they are mature enough to handle. The plant also needs to be kept warm. When growing in a pot, it must be kept dry, but not arid during the winter. However, the Rooibus plant can tolerate several degrees of frost. For best results, the plants are usually pot-grown in greenhouses for at least the first winter and moved to the garden during the late spring or early summer after the last frost. For irrigation, it is best to water deeply every 4-5 weeks with about 1-2 buckets of water. A high quality organic fertilizer like humus, manure and earthworms should be added to the soil at the base of the stem when planting and near the end of winter or the beginning of autumn.
Where Can I Buy Aspalathus Linearis Plants?
Many people are asking “Where Can I Buy Aspalathus Linearis Plants?” The answer to this question is not so simple. It is nearly impossible to buy a mature Aspalathus Linearis plant because these rare plants are grown exclusively in South Africa. However, if you desire to grow this plant, you can buy the Apsalathus Linearis seeds. Keep in mind that there has been very little success if any in growing this unique plant outside of its native South African environment. Many unsuccessful attempts have been made to grow the African Rooibos outside of South Africa. However, the above plant care instructions will assist you in your cultivating efforts if you are trying to grow the Aspalathus Linearis plant (Rooibos) in a non-native environment. To get you started, you can purchase the Aspalathus Linearis seeds at www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com for $12.96 for 1 pack. Good Luck with your Aspalathus Linearis growing endeavors - you brave green thumb maverick!
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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