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Ornithogalum, affectionately known as "chincs" in South Africa, truly shines as the star of the plant world—literally. This local gem features star-shaped flowers that cluster in an umbel atop robust stems. The name ‘Ornithogalum’ however means "bird's milk," thanks to...

Tritonia, which shares family ties with the Ixia genus in the Iridaceae family, is the plant equivalent of that reliable friend who always shows up. Known as blazing star or garden montbretia, the 28-odd species of Tritonia are like the...

Picture this: the anticipation builds as you await the emergence of those bulbs you lovingly tucked into the earth at planting time. Then, like a burst of fireworks, they explode in vibrant colours, dressing your garden with nature's grandeur. These...