How to grow Bokbaaivygie

Dorotheanthus bellidiformis

The Bokbaaivygie is commonly used in rockery gardens to provide colour. It may also be used as a mass planting in flowerbeds for striking effect. It is also very attractive when planted between paving stones. This plant can be used in the garden to attract butterflies.

Growing Bokbaaivygie from seed

Dorotheanthus bellidiformis is best propagated from seed, as they are annuals1. Seeds can be sown in trays in March (ie, early Autumn) in a light and moist soil medium. Germination will take place between one and three weeks after sowing1. Seeds can also be sown straight on to a prepared flower bed. The soil should be light, and well drained with added compost. Do not allow the soil to dry out.1

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Bokbaaivygie

Transplanting of seedlings can be done four to five weeks after germination.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bokbaaivygie is a tender plant.

How long does Bokbaaivygie take to grow?

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Bokbaaivygie Etymology

The name Dorotheanthus was given by Dr Martin Heinrich Schwantes in honour of his mother Dorothea1. The genus Dorotheanthus has 6 species in South Africa with 2 of them occurring in Namaqualand. The family Mesembryanthemaceae consists of all the “vygies” and has 124 genera.

Other names for Bokbaaivygie

Buck bay vygie, Livingstone daisy

Mesembryanthemum criniflorum, Dorotheanthus bellidiformis (Burm.f) N.E.Br.

Misspellings: Living stone daisy, living-stone daisy

Footnotes

1 Dorotheanthus bellidiformis on PlantzAfrica


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