Corn Lily. A very pretty plant with cup-shaped orange to pinkish red arching flowers. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers April to May. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Tritonia crocata
A very pretty plant with cup-shaped orange to pinkish red arching flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Tritonia |
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Species | crocata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Corn Lily |
Flower Colour | red, orange |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Iridaceae |
Spread | 8cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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