Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtanthus

Species:

Cyrtanthus contractus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulbs survive grassland fires and often flower vigorously after burning events, a common trait in South African fire-prone ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh as viability decreases with storage. Surface sow or lightly cover in well-drained medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI