Lachenalia aloides ‘Aurea’
The last of the L. aloides to flower, with spikes of pure orange tubular bells on a solid purple coloured stem. Leaves also spotted with purple.
The genus
There are numerous species of Lachenalia (all from the Cape, South Africa). All make an excellent pot plant: decorative foliage, long lasting wax like flowers during the winter months and they grow well in pots. Use a light sandy mix and plant in August on reception of the bulbs. Foliage soon emerges after the first watering; keep them frostfree . Repot the bulbs every year. Flowering order: L. bulbifera, L. aloides 'Pearsonii' and 'Aurea', L. pustulata, L. pallida., L contaminata.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Cap)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Orange
- Hardiness :very little
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot - Glasshouse - Indoors
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 2-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 4-4), March (sem. 1-4)