Cyanella capensis Lady's hand (Amaryllidaceae)

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Cyanella capensis
Lady's hand
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The Cyanella capensis plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lady's hand.

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Latin Name:  Cyanella capensis
Common Name:  Lady's hand
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Flats and hillsides of the Cape Peninsula[245].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow the seed thinly in the autumn in a greenhouse so that it will not be necessary to thin the seedlings. Once the seed has germinated, grow on the seedlings in the same pot for their first year[200], giving an occasional liquid feed to ensure that they do not become mineral deficient. Pot up 2 - 3 small bulbs to a pot when the plants are dormant and grow them on in a greenhouse until the bulbs reach flowering size. Plant them out in the spring, after the last expected frosts. Division of offsets when the plants are dormant. Larger bulbs can be planted straight out into their permanent positions, but it is best to pot up the smaller bulbs and grow them on for a year in a cold frame before planting them out.

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