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Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia Frutescens) Seeds SASC Non-GMO

Name: Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia Frutescens) Seeds SASC Non-GMO
Brand: Simply African Seed Company
SKU: KZNAGF10653
Price: 25.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R25.00

Cancer bush is a hardy, perennial shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall and it is an attractive garden plant. The leaves The leaves are slightly to densely hairy and silvery in appear- ance. They have a very bitter taste. The flowers The plant has bright, scarlet flowers of up to 35 mm long.

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🌿 Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia frutescens) Seeds SASC Non‑GMO

Product Description:
Also called “Cancer Bush,” this indigenous, non‑GMO medicinal shrub features silvery foliage and striking red-orange pea‑like flowers. Traditionally used in tonics and teas as an adaptogen.

Growing Guide:

Propagation: Soak seeds in warm water (~4 hours), scarify to speed germination; sow in trays and expect sprouting in 2–3 weeks.
Planting Time/Conditions: Sow in spring. Thrives in full sun, sandy-loam soils, and tolerates drought once established .
Spacing & Care: Transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart. Prune after flowering (spring–summer) and again mid-season to encourage bushy growth .
Water & Soil: Average watering; drought‑resistant. Prefers well‑drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Harvest: Harvest leaves and pods mid-summer for medicinal use. Plant is fast-growing but short-lived; self-seeds readily.