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

Synonym:Cryptostephanus merenskyanus

Category

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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