| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Other info: Seeds require a specialised medium, as they do not contain their own food source. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Date: c. 1887
illustration [as C. giganteum] from 'The Orchid Album', vol. VI b](/pics/2022-03-18/scvirginia/1968e7-250.jpg "Date: c. 1887
illustration [as C. giganteum] from 'The Orchid Album', vol. VI b")
![Date: c. 1855
illustration [as C. giganteum] by W. Fitch from 'Curtis's Botanic](/pics/2022-01-15/scvirginia/08bb7e-250.jpg "Date: c. 1855
illustration [as C. giganteum] by W. Fitch from 'Curtis's Botanic")