Cyrtanthus falcatus
About
Cyrtanthus falcatus, the falcate fire lily, is a species of flowering plant in the amaryllis family Amaryllidaceae from the Natal region of South Africa. A bulbous perennial growing to 30 cm (12 in), it has glossy, strap-shaped leaves and erect burgundy-coloured stems. These bear umbels of 8-10 narrowly flared, pendulous tubular flowers in shades of red, green and cream in spring and summer. The umbels are bent over in a curious crook or sickle shape. The plant goes dormant in winter. The bulb, shaped like a bowling pin, rests with its neck above the soil line.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
How to use it
The falcate fire lily can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its striking flowers and unique shape. It thrives in well-drained soil and can add a vibrant touch to any landscape, especially during its blooming season in spring and summer.
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Gardening tip
When planting the falcate fire lily, make sure to position the bulb with its neck above the soil line. This helps the plant thrive and ensures it gets the right amount of moisture and sunlight.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cyrtanthus falcatus
- Slug
- cyrtanthus-falcatus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Cyrtanthus
- Species
- falcatus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5795574
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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