Do fynbos plants require full sun?
A. Most fynbos plants can grow very well in a surprising amount of shade. The issue really is availability of intensity of light, so an area which is shaded by a high wall, but still open to light on that side can be a good habit for most fynbos plants. In most cases half a day of direct sunshine, either morning or afternoon, is also adequate. However individual species are usually surprisingly adaptable and can grow healthier in quite a wide range of light conditions, so if the label says ‘’full sun’’ but you don’t have this in your garden; don’t let it stop you from planting what’s on your wish list. Avoid planting fynbos plants close to or in a shade of trees, as they generally do not cope well with root competition, especially in shade. Also bear in mind that sunshine stimulates flower bud production, and plants growing in a shade position may not flower as much as in direct sun .Most restios do require full sun and an ‘’open ‘’ habitat , but Calopsis and Ischylopsis grow well in s
