Desert thorn seeds

100 seeds for the Arfaj plant 8 grams Scientific name (Rhanterium epapposum) For fast germination, do not turn the flower, keep the head facing up, and bury it halfway Arfaj is a short shrub with a regular rounded shape, growing to a height of 40–80 cm, with silvery white branches, and small alternate rhomboid-shaped leaves. The Arfaj flower has a pleasant scent and is the national flower of Kuwait. Its small yellow flowers appear in spring. Its fruits are small, with each fruit containing 6-8 seeds. Arfaj seeds are planted late winter and in spring, and can also be cultivated throughout the year in agricultural reserves and enclosed or plastic-covered places where temperature can be controlled and sunlight reaches. Arfaj grows in shallow sandy lands and soil with high gravel content, and has high salt tolerance. All these traits indicate that this plant is highly adaptable to harsh desert conditions. It requires direct sunlight and is watered regularly. It reproduces through seeds at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. • Its benefits and uses: Arfaj is considered one of the best desert plants for camel grazing, and is also used as a source of fuel. Due to overgrazing, Arfaj has become a rare plant in some areas that were once famous for it.