Cyrtanthus Species, Dobo Lily

Cyrtanthusbrachyscyphus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cyrtanthus (ker-TAN-thus)
Synonym
Cyrtanthus parviflorus
Cyrtanthus rectiflorus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carlsbad, California

Encinitas, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| December 2012 | positive

One of the easiest of the Cyrtanthus species. An excellent container plant which multiplies rapidly by offsets so that a large specimen c...Read More

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Vista, CA (Zone 10a) | June 2012 | positive

South African bulb has charming bright pumpkin-orange flowers in late spring to early summer, sometimes longer. Good for part shade to mo...Read More

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