Proiphys amboinensis
Proiphys amboinensis
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vanuatu
Tauʻolunga
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus:
- Proiphys
- Species:
- Proiphys amboinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- PRAM4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; bulbs are the primary propagation method.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI