News Item: : Zephyranthes
(Category: Bulbs and tubers)
Posted by gradinar
Friday 11 July 2008 - 16:37:17
Belongs to sem.Kokichevi (Amaryllidaceae). Native to South America. Exactly like its colors such as crocus - white, yellow or red.
Forms tufts. It is suitable for flowerbeds and cultivation in sandacheta.
Is easy to plant breeding. He loves the light, so choose the best home - sunny window, and most - warm room, away from draft. Optimal room temperature is 15 - 20 degrees.
Clamps of bulbs that are planted in early spring. In the beginning do not need much watering. Fertilizing is best done - early May. Typically, the plant blooms from July to October. After pretsafti, irrigation should be minimized in order to prepare for winter bulb. You can save it in a cool, protected place, at 5 - 6 degrees.
It is suitable for flowerbeds and cultivation in sandacheta.
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