Cyrtanthus Species, Fire Lily

Cyrtanthusherrei

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cyrtanthus (ker-TAN-thus)
Species
herrei (HER-ray-eye)
Synonym
Cryptostephanus herrei
Cryptostephanus merenskyanus
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Newport Beach, California

San Diego, California

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San Diego, CA | May 2010 | positive

This Cyrtanthus is from the dry Northwest Cape region of South Africa. It must have good drainage and is somewhat drought tolerant. Lea...Read More

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