Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtanthus

Species:

Cyrtanthus thorncroftii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

nectar for sunbirds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many South African bulbs, resprouts vigorously from underground bulbs after grassland fires. Fire clears competing vegetation and stimulates flowering.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; sow immediately after harvest. Seeds lose viability rapidly if stored.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI