Unruly guests: The 10 worst invasive alien plants in gardens

A two page feature that highlights TEN of the worst invasive alien plants to be found in South African gardens.

Courtesy:  SA Garden & Home Magazine

Take action against invasive species

An invasive ID kit titled “Take action again invasive species” produced to assist in the prevention of spread of invasive alien plants in your garden.

This one focuses on the following plants:

  • Chandelier plant or Mother of millions (Bryophyllum delagoense)
  • Japanese or Chinese privet (Ligustrum japonicum or Ligustrum lucidem)
  • Coral bush (Ardisia crenata)
  • Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum)

Spring into action against invasive alien plants

An invasive ID kit titled “Spring into action against invasive alien plants” produced to assist in the prevention of spread of invasive alien plants in your garden.

This one focuses on the following plants:

  • Oleander (Nerium oleander)
  • Tree daisy (Montanoa hibiscifolia)
  • Lantana (Lantana camara)
  • Spear or Scotch thistle (Cirsium vulgare)

Remove invasive plants from your garden

An invasive ID kit titled “Remove invasive plants from your garden” produced to assist in the prevention of spread of invasive alien plants in your garden.

This one focuses on the following plants:

  • Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)
  • Mauritius thorn (Caesalpinia decapetala)
  • Peanut butter cassia (Senna didymobotrya)
  • Invading ageratum (Ageratum conyzoides)

Garden pond perils

An invasive ID kit titled “Garden pond perils” produced to assist in the prevention of spread of invasive aquatic plants.

This one focuses on the following plants:

  • Water poppy (Hydrocleys nymphoides)
  • Yellow water lily (Nymphaea mexicana)
  • Yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus)
  • Fringed water lily (Nymphoides peltata)

Mallard ID Kit

An ID Kit pamphlet produced to assist with the identification of the Mallard duck, which is one of the most invasive birds listed in NEMBA.

Plant Me Instead - Western Cape Invasive Alien Plants

A series of pamphlets produced to introduce readers to invasive alien plants and their Plant Me Instead alternatives.

This pamphlet focuses on the Western Cape Province.

Plant Me Instead - KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga & Limpopo Invasive Alien Plants

A series of pamphlets produced to introduce readers to invasive alien plants and their Plant Me Instead alternatives.

This pamphlet focuses on the KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga & Limpopo Provinces.

Plant Me Instead - Gauteng Invasive Alien Plants Pamphlet

A series of pamphlets produced to introduce readers to invasive alien plants and their Plant Me Instead alternatives.

This pamphlet focuses on the Gauteng Province.

Plant Me Instead - Free State Invasive Alien Plants Pamphlet

A series of pamphlets produced to introduce readers to invasive alien plants and their Plant Me Instead alternatives.

This pamphlet focuses on the Free State Province.