Cyrtanthus breviflorus is a bulbous perennial from eastern South Africa to Kenya, characterized by bright yellow flowers and fire-triggered blooming
Before sowing
Smoke / fire
Flowering is greatly stimulated by fire
Sowing
Substrate
50% washed river sand and 50% sifted acid compost
Depth
levemente_coberta
Moisture
alta
Container
pots, seed trays, greenhouse
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta
Day 14–21
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Sow seeds in early spring. Moisten medium before sowing to prevent floating. Cover with 3-5mm of medium. Seedlings require 2 years establishment before transplanting. Store seeds in airtight container at cool dry place for up to 6 months.
Sources: SANBI PlantZAfrica, Tropical Plants Database, PFAF, Pacific Bulb Society
