Disporum cantoniense
Disporum cantoniense
- Native to:
- Cambodia | China | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Colchicaceae
- Genus:
- Disporum
- Species:
- Disporum cantoniense
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination can be slow and erratic.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C for 3 months, then place @ 4C for 3 months. Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.