Cyanella orchidiformis (Tecophilaeaceae)

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Cyanella orchidiformis
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The Cyanella orchidiformis plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Tecophilaeaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Cyanella orchidiformis
Family:  Tecophilaeaceae
Author:  Jacq.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Flats to middle slopes, often in wet sites, Clanwilliam.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light sandy soil. Requires a very warm sunny position in a well-drained soil, it is best grown at the foot of a south-facing wall or in a south-facing bed. Plants are not very frost hardy, but they can be grown outdoors in the milder areas of the country if given a good mulch[1, 200]. Plant the bulbs 15cm deep in autumn to flower in spring or in the spring to flower in the summer[1, 200]. Lift the bulbs when they die down, dry them and store in a cool place until it is time to replant[1]. Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[200].

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