Dobo lily
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A semi-evergreen, perennial bulb forming a basal clump of strap-shaped, semi-erect leaves up to 30cm long. Wiry flower stems bear heads of 6-12 tubular, orange to bright red flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Dobo lily (Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus)
- Genus
- Cyrtanthus
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Dobo lily
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Dobo lily
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Dobo lily care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or remove offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in humus-rich, well-drained soil in warm frost-free areas; plant bulbs at twice their depth. Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost with added leafmould and sand in bright filtered light but not direct sun; plant with the neck of bulb at soil level
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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