CYPELLA GENERAL
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- Family :Iridaceae
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- Native to :Brésil, Argentine, Uruguay
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
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- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
The genus
A South American iridaceous plant with long pleated leaves. The ephemeral flowers (with the typical 3 large dominant segments) are produced in a continuous succession over a long period in the summer.These species need summer moisture to thrive and are mostly found in humid habitats which often become dry during the winter.
Growing cycle
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)