Description
A small, lily-like perennial found in wet, high elevation grasslands and marshes in eastern and southern Africa to 3000 m. Cyrtanthus breviflorus sports beautiful yellow flowers that are to some extent triggered by annual grass fires.
Germination Guide
🌍 Kenya to South Africa
Easy
Cyrtanthus breviflorus is a bulbous perennial from eastern South Africa to Kenya, characterized by bright yellow flowers and fire-triggered blooming
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
14 – 21 days
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
50% washed river sand and 50% sifted acid compost
Recommended container
pots, seed trays, greenhouse
Growing Tips
Sow seeds in early spring. Moisten medium before sowing to prevent floating. Cover with 3-5mm of medium. Seedlings require 2 years establishment before transplanting. Store seeds in airtight container at cool dry place for up to 6 months.
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