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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe, otherwise in spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division of offsets after flowering.

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