prickly massonia
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A winter-active bulb producing a pair of broad, rounded leaves up to 25cm long, which lie flat on the ground, and may be smooth, hairy or pustulated. The purple-tinged white flowers are honey-scented and appear in winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- prickly massonia (Massonia echinata)
- Genus
- Massonia
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of prickly massonia
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of prickly massonia
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prickly massonia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in a frost-free greenhouse in pots of free-draining compost. Start into growth by watering from early autumn, feeding monthly with a phosphate-free liquid feed. Removal of flowers as soon as they fade will help to avoid problems with grey mould. Stop watering when the leaves start to yellow in spring
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Susceptible to grey moulds
Pests
Generally problem free
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