Saflax Caper Bush

An indispensable ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, the easy-care caper bush also thrives well in slightly more northern regions. Both the unopened flower buds and the small cucumber-like fruits are edible when pickled.

Our tips:

• Spread seeds on moist potting substrate or herb soil during sowing and cover only very lightly
• Cover the cultivation container with cling film and provide air holes to protect the soil from drying out
• Remove the film every two to three days for about two hours to prevent mould formation
• Place the cultivation container in a bright and warm place at 20 to 25°C
• Keep the soil surface moist but not wet
• A full sun location all year round is ideal
• Cactus soil is ideal for pot and container cultivation
• Water only moderately - the succulent leaves store a lot of water
• Avoid waterlogging
• Fertilise at most once a month
• Prune back by one third in autumn or spring
• Overwinter in a place as bright as possible and between 5 and 10°C; water only enough so that the root ball does not dry out