Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtanthus

Species:

Cyrtanthus herrei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

sunbirds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone fynbos and renosterveld habitats. Plants resprout from bulbs after fire and often flower prolifically post-burn.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh for best results. Requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI