Description
Nerine humilis (Amaryllidaceae). It is a deciduous bulbs, growing up to 400 mm tall with four to six leaves that can be dry or green at flowering. The 1-8 flowers are carried in a loose umbel, appear in autumn and vary from white to deep rose-pink, with darker pink, central keels. Sowing : The seeds are sown in deep seed trays in a well-drained mixture such as equal parts of river sand, silica sand and finely sifted compost. Sprinkle seeds evenly over the surface and cover them with a thin layer of the same mixture. Watering with a fine rose is ideal. When the first leaves appear, water only once every two to three weeks. Locality : Grahamstown. Harvest : May 2019
