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.
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 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.These estimates for how long Bokbaaivygie takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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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.
Buck bay vygie, Livingstone daisy
Mesembryanthemum criniflorum, Dorotheanthus bellidiformis (Burm.f) N.E.Br.
Misspellings: Living stone daisy, living-stone daisy