Cuttings – Back to Basics Homestead

Fresh Ginger Bush Cuttings (Tetradenia riparia / Iboza) – Pack of 2

Back2Basics — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:45:26 +0000

Fast-growing, aromatic, and breathtaking! The Indigenous Ginger Bush (Tetradenia riparia) produces winter blooms, repels garden pests, and has a rich history in traditional remedies. Extremely easy to propagate from cuttings! Why You’ll Love Growing Iboza: Natural Pest & Mosquito Repellent: The highly aromatic leaves contain natural essential oils that help deter mosquitoes, flies, and garden pests when planted around outdoor living spaces or near doorways. Stunning Winter Colour: When most garden plants go dormant in late autumn and winter, Iboza erupts in clouds of delicate lilac-mauve blossoms that brighten up cold landscapes. Magnet for Beneficial Wildlife: The plumey flowers are packed with nectar, attracting honeybees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds to your garden. Rich Traditional Medicinal Value: Known in Zulu culture as Iboza, the leaves are traditionally crushed and inhaled to help clear blocked sinuses, soothe headaches, and relieve flu symptoms. Drought Tolerant & Low Maintenance: Once established, this hardy shrub thrives in dry periods, requiring minimal water and attention. Rapid Growth Rate: Grows extremely quickly into a full, bushy shrub and often flowers in its very first year. Product Details: What’s Included: 2 x Fresh semi-hardwood stem cuttings (~12–15 cm long) Planting & Propagation Instructions Prepare the Cuttings: Strip off the lower leaves, leaving only 2 to 4 leaves at the very top. Cut large top leaves in half to reduce moisture loss while roots form. Insert the bottom third of the stem into a small pot filled with well-draining potting soil or a river sand/perlite mix. (Optional: Dip the cut stem in rooting powder before planting). Location & Water: Keep the pot in a warm spot with bright, indirect light. Keep the soil lightly moist (never waterlogged). Roots will form rapidly in 2–3 weeks. Garden Placement: Plant out in full sun or light shade in well-draining soil. Prune back firmly after flowering each winter to encourage dense, bushy growth.

Vicks Plant Cuttings

Back2Basics — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:46 +0000

Bring the soothing, nostalgic aroma of a classic chest rub right to your garden with our fresh Vicks plant cuttings (Plectranthus tomentosa). Known for its thick, fuzzy, succulent-like leaves packed with aromatic essential oils, this semi-succulent perennial is a must-have for any herb or medicinal patch. When brushed against or gently crushed, the leaves release a powerful camphor- and menthol-like fragrance that instantly clears the senses. Traditional Uses: Highly valued in home herbalism, the leaves are traditionally used in steam inhalations to help ease stuffy noses and clear congestion. The pungent aroma also acts as a natural outdoor deterrent for mosquitoes and pests, while its essential oils can be utilized in simple topical preparations. Growth Habit & Care: This vigorous, sprawling semi-succulent thrives in bright, indirect light to partial sun and prefers well-draining soil. Thanks to its succulent nature, it is remarkably drought-tolerant once established and can be grown easily in pots, hanging baskets, or as a striking ground cover in frost-free areas. What You Get: A fresh, healthy unrooted cutting carefully selected for propagation.

Hard Rind Purple Sugar Cane

Back2Basics — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:54:30 +0000

Egyptian Walking Onions (10)

Back2Basics — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:08:30 +0000

Egyptian onions don’t make seeds the normal way. Instead, they produce these little bulblets at the top of the stalk. When they get heavy enough, the stalk bends down and the bulblets root where they fall — almost like the plant is “walking.” Plant one, and in time you get many, because each new plant will make more top sets every season. Keep the soil moist (not soggy) while they settle in. They dry out easily when they’re young. Choose a sunny spot with loose, well-draining soil. Once established, they’re tough, drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and incredibly productive. The whole plant is edible — greens, bulbs, and top sets — with a strong classic onion flavour. Perfect for homesteaders who want a perennial onion that practically grows itself once established.

Pepino Melon Cuttings

Back2Basics — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:20:39 +0000

Pepino Melon – honestly one of the most underrated plants in my garden.

I’ve got a few established plants and it’s been such champions! If you don’t get heavy frost, this thing will fruit for you almost all year round. I’ve been picking fruit right through winter — in July nogals — and it just keeps going.

The taste? Imagine a cantaloupe and a cucumber had a polite little baby. The flesh is soft, juicy, and lightly sweet, with a hint of melon and a cool freshness to it. Perfect for eating straight off the bush! They’re not clingy plants either — give them a sunny spot, a bit of water, and they’ll reward you with fruit and more fruit. And bonus? The flowers are actually quite pretty, and the fruit has those lovely streaks that make them look painted. If you’re after something different, productive, and easy to grow — especially for those of us who like a snack while we garden — the pepino melon deserves a spot in your soil.

Chaya/Tree Spinach cuttings

Back2Basics — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:13:38 +0000

This little beast is a lifesaver for small gardens. One compact bush, hardly any space, and it just keeps pushing out leaves like it’s on a mission. If you want year-round greens without sacrificing your whole garden bed, chaya is the one. Just a heads-up: she’s not frost-friendly. In frost-prone areas you’ll need to cover her or tuck her somewhere protected. But once she’s settled, she’s tough, reliable, and gives you bucketloads of nutrient-rich leaves. And yes — chaya must be cooked. Quick boil or sauté and you’ve got the richest, most flavourful “spinach” on the homestead. A proper space-saver, a heavy producer, and honestly one of the easiest food plants you’ll ever grow.

Rose Geranium cuttings

Back2Basics — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:11:33 +0000