Description
Albuca setosa large (Hyacinthaceae). Indigenous to South Africa where it grows widespread. White, upward facing flowers have a broad green stripe along the middle of each petal.? Fleshy, bright green leaves emerge with the flowers in the spring and die back in the fall. Sowing: Fill a pot with a moist, gritty, loam-based compost. Gently firm down and level the surface. Scatter your seeds over the surface, taking care not to sow them too thickly. Gently sprinkle a thin layer of vermiculite or fine grit over the seeds, covering the whole surface of the compost. Leave the pot in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill, covered with a clear plastic bag to preserve soil moisture. Seedlings will develop within a few weeks. Remove the plastic bag and water when the compost becomes dry, but spray the surface with water regularly, to keep it moist. Locality: Bloemfontein. Harvest: September 2021
