Lachenalia punctata

Lachenalia punctata. Growing from 6 to 25 cm high, this species has one or two green or spotted leaves and shortly pedicellate nodding plain or spotted red or pink flowers. Sowing: Seed is best sown in autumn in deep seed trays or pots in a sterilized medium of equal parts fine compost or loam, and river sand. Sow the seed thinly to prevent overcrowding and fungal infection, and to allow sufficient room for each seedling’s bulb to develop. Cover with a thin layer of sand, and keep moist and shaded. Germination should occur within five weeks. Locality: Kommetjie.  Harvest: August 2023