| Description: |
Flower appears before the leaves, and is shaped a little like an orchid flower with a strong lip. Bright red. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/West |
| Planting Depth: |
Plant the 'bulb' so it is covered by more than twice the height of the bulb. |
| Soil Type: |
Use a GOOD rich potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well), such as an African violet mix. If you want to mix your own take:
1 part garden soil, 1 part humus (leaf mold), 1 part aged cow manure
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Drench the soil and let it become moderately dry between waterings. Remember to reduce watering during the fall or dormant season. If you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed occasionally when in growth with a water soluble fertilizer. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to none Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Offsets and seeds
in the spring.
After dividing offsets, pot in the plant's regular potting mix. It is best to propagate seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent the moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
This is a good plant for a sunny window sill. Make sure when you plant this bulb that the neck of the bulb is above the soil. Repot in late fall.
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