Cyrtanthus spiralis growing herbaceous geophyte succulent of the genus Cyrtanthus also known as Spiral leaved Cyrtanthus, Cyrtanthus spiralis perennial evergreen or dry deciduous used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12.
Leaves color green in spiral shape.
Cyrtanthus spiralis leaves
Flower color red in trumpet shape, flowers grows on stem in cluster.
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How to grow Cyrtanthus spiralis growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Bulb/ Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant?
10-30 cm, 4-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Red trumpet flower shape, flowers grows on stem in cluster
Scientific name:
Cyrtanthus spiralis