Lachenalia komsbergensis

Lachenalia komsbergensis

Family: Hyacinthaceae

It has 2 linear leaves that can be recurved and grooved or channeled longitudinally. Light green leaves with the lower third magenta or purple-barred. White flowers in spring with protruding stamens.

Sowing instructions: Seeds should be sown in autumn. Use 10 cm deep seed trays or pots and a well-drained, sterile sowing medium. Sow seeds thinly to prevent overcrowding and damping off. Cover with a thin layer of clean sand. Keep moist, but not wet, and place in a warm position. The young bulbs prefer a sunny position and very little moisture. Plant them in a potting mix that is sandy to loamy and very well-drained.

Locality: Komsberg. Harvest: January 2024