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Cardiocrinum giganteum (1 Page of 5) The Cardiocrinum giganteum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Nepal to Assam and Sikkim. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Lilium giganteum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Cardiocrinum giganteum Family: Liliaceae Author: Wall. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.8 Mature Width: Habitat: Woodland clearings at an altitude of 1,500 - 2,400 metres and as high as 3,600 metres around Simla[245].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame in the autumn. The plant has delayed epigeal germination and will often germinate in the spring but can take up to 2 years especially if the seed is stored prior to being sown[134]. An alternative is to mix the seed with some moist leafmould and seal it in a plastic bag. Keep this at a temperature of 20°c for 3 weeks then pot up any seed that germinates and place the rest in a fridge for 4 - 5 weeks at 3 - 5°c before sowing in a warm place[138]. Seedlings should be grown on in pots in a shaded position in a cold frame or greenhouse for 3 - 4 years before planting them out in their permanent positions[138].
Bulblets are obtained from the base of the old plant after flowering. Pot up and plant out when well established.
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