Silene undulata (African Dream Root) Plant

Description Native to South Africa, Silene undulata, known as African Dream Root, is an attractive perennial herb growing up to 60cm in height and producing white flowers that opens at night and closes in the day. Silene undulata is regarded by the Xhosa people as a sacred plant. Traditional uses include using its root to induce vivid, lucid dreams during the initiation process of shamans. The active compound in Silene undulata is believed to be triterpenoid saponins, specifically the compound oneirogen, which is thought to enhance dream recall and promote more vivid dreaming experiences. The plant is often prepared as a tea or chewed before bedtime to facilitate these dream states.   Common Name. Xhosa Dream Herb; Ubulawu; Dream Root; Gun Powder Plant; Campion; Wild Tobacco   Syn. Silene capensis   Specifications. 50mm Pot Size Seed Grown Plant   Ideal Growing Conditions. Silene undulata can tolerant extreme heat and cold. It prefers a full sun position in free draining soil. Pruning: Trim back any dead growth to encourage bushier growth. Pests and Diseases: Monitor your plant for pests like aphids or snails. Silene undulata is usually not heavily affected by pests, but younger plants and container-grown specimens can sometimes experience problems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap, Eco Oil or Neem Oil Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage. We recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day for a fertiliser, which can be found in our store, however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage. Fertiliser:  Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food     We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.   We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.   Interested in other dream enhancing products? Have a look at these Calea zacatechichi Organic (Mexican Dream Herb) Dried Aerials Celastrus paniculatus (Intellect Tree / Malkangni) Cold Pressed Oil Entada rheedii (African Dream Bean) 50:1 Extract