Cyrtanthus breviflorus (Amaryllidaceae) Evergreen bulb

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Cyrtanthus breviflorus
Evergreen bulb
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The Cyrtanthus breviflorus plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Anoiganthus breviflorus. Harv.

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Latin Name:  Cyrtanthus breviflorus
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  Bak.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Small streams, wet grassland or marshy slopes, to 3000 metres [90].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moist soil[90]. Requires a free-draining light soil in full sun[188]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it tolerates temperatures down to about -5° if it is growing in a warm sheltered position in a well-drained soil[200]. It is best given some protection over winter[1]. Plants are deciduous in colder climates[200]. It is best to keep the plants fairly dry when they are resting[200]. A very variable plant[90].

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