Cape Cowslip. An attractive plant with purple spotted grey-green strap-like leaves and beautiful spikes of pendent flowers. Keep cool. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers January to February. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Lachenalia aloides
An attractive plant with purple spotted grey-green strap-like leaves and beautiful spikes of pendent flowers. Keep cool
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Lachenalia |
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Species | aloides |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cape Cowslip |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Hyacinthaceae |
Spread | 8cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | January, February |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Keep dry when dormant, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Dead head after flowering |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation | Division |
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