Cyrtanthus elatus
Cyrtanthus elatus
- Native to:
- South Africa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus:
- Cyrtanthus
- Species:
- Cyrtanthus elatus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, scarlet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Adapted to fire-prone fynbos ecosystem; bulbs resprout vigorously after fire and often flower prolifically in post-fire conditions.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be sown fresh as viability declines rapidly; germinate best at warm temperatures around 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. * float the seeds until they sprout, then carefully plant just underneath the medium surface