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Massonia pustulata

Its native habitat lies in the mountain grasslands of the Eastern Cape, with summer rainfall and a dry period in winter, when it starts into growth. The foliage is dotted with pustules. The flowers, arranged in small racemes, give off a strong jasmine scent. A fine plant for a pot.

The genus

Comme c'est le cas avec le genre Haemanthus le bulbe produit 2 feuilles de 4-15cm de long, plaquées au sol.

  • Family : Liliaceae
  • Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
  • Native to :Afrique du Sud (Cap O)
  • Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
  • Colour :Crème
  • Hardiness :little
  • Exposure :mi-ombre, soleil
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :0-15 cm
  • Uses :Culture en pot - En véranda

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)
Growth :September (sem. 3-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :January (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 3-4)