Disporum cantoniense

Disporum cantoniense

Native to:
Cambodia | China | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

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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.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society