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Splendid Mimetes

(splendid pagoda) is a rare species facing the threat of extinction in its natural fynbos habitat due to factors like frequent fires and other thoughtless actions by mankind. It is a difficult species to grow via seeds or cuttings, but rootstock, thus bypassing most pathogens affecting them, and healthy plants are available for gardeners to plant.

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