Colchicaceae |
Sandersonia aurantiaca Hook.
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- Common Name: Chinese Lantern Lily, Christmas Bells
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Habitat:
- Description: This climbing plant, grows up to 1-1/2 to 2 ft. high and produces uniquely shaped golden yellow flowers. Monotypic genus
- Culture: Plant in pots 2-4" deep in a mixture of two parts rich potting soil, one part builders' sand and one part peat moss. Place in indirect light and keep soil evenly moist. Once it begins to grow, move into more sun and increase watering. Keep the temperature below 65 degrees. After blooming, withhold water and fertilizer, allowing the plant to go dormant.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 200000018
- Source: Mark Mazer - seedling donation
- Provenance: Original seed source - Silverhill Seeds, Jan 1999
- Accession Date: 03-03-2000
- Bench: 3301 - E Bench
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-28-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Liliales
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- Family: Colchicaceae
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References:Van Bourgondien Website
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