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Hesperantha baurii (1 Page of 5) The Hesperantha baurii plant species is found in S. Africa - E. Cape, Natal, Transvaal. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hesperantha baurii Family: Iridaceae Author: Bak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Moist grassland to 2450 metres[90].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow autumn in a greenhouse. Sow thinly and leave the seedlings undisturbed in the seed tray for their first year of growth. Give an occasional liquid feed to ensure they do not become nutrient deficient. Pot up two or three of the small corms per pot when the plants are dormant in the autumn. Grow them on in a greenhouse until the corms are large enough to flower and then plant them out in the spring. Plants usually flower in 3 - 4 years from seed.
Division of offsets when harvesting the corms. Store them until it is time to replant. If the offsets are small they can be grown in a greenhouse for their first year, otherwise they can be grown outdoors.
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