coral drops
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A perennial with narrow, upright leaves to about 70cm tall. In late summer or autumn it produces a terminal cluster of dainty, scarlet and white flowers, on long, fine stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- coral drops (Bessera elegans)
- Genus
- Bessera
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of coral drops
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coral drops
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coral drops 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 needed
Propagation
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Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light. Water moderately in full growth and keep dry once the leaves die down. Outdoors, plant 6cm deep in well-drained soil in full sun in spring. Keep dormant corms dry in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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