Common name:
Gymea Lily

Origin:
Australia

Minimum temperature:
-7 degrees Celcius

Description:
The bright red flowers of this species grow in clusters on a long peduncle of up to six meters high. This Australian plant is native to the coastal areas of New South Wales and has an underground tuber resistant to drought and fires. It is an easy-to-hold type which can be kept at a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius.

Germination instructions:
Sow seeds in sowing mix at around 25 degC. Keep the soil constantly moist. You can stimulate the germination by mixing some wood ash with the sowing mix (to mimic a forest fire).  

Sowing time:
All year round

Difficulty:
Intermediate

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