Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches including bloom stem. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Deep Orange |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
jmorth | On January 10, 2016 | Maintenance performed Bloom ended. Stalks cut off, leaves' tips noted emerging. |
jmorth | On December 29, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Plant listed so much from top heavy blooms had to add large rocks to top of container for stabilization. 2 stems with 8 blooms, 1 unopened bud remains. |
jmorth | From December 23, 2015 to January 10, 2016 | Bloomed Nice presentation. 2 stalks, shortest had 4 blooms, the other 5 blooms. 31 " tall from top of bulb. Orange color. |
jmorth | On November 26, 2015 | Plant emerged |
jmorth | On October 27, 2015 | Potted up |
jmorth | On October 19, 2015 | Obtained plant From John Scheepers - large bulb |
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