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Brunsvigia radulosa

by Johan Wentzel

Brunsvigia radulosa
Common Name
Candelabra Flower
Plant Type
Bulb
Brunsvigia radulosa is a beautiful bulb normally found on rocky outcrops and must not be overwatered. When in flower, it is spectacular.Once planted, it must not be disturbed.
Plant Description

Brunsvigia radulosa has a large bulb that is covered with hard brown tunics. It produces 4-6 leaves, usually present at or after flowering, spreading flat on the ground; large, very thick and tough with rough surfaces and margin. The species name refers to this roughness. The inflorescence consists of up to 75 flowers, individually stalked, forming a large umbel.

Brunsvigia radulosa is normally found in rocky outcrops and must not be overwatered. When in flower, it is quite spectacular.

Growth rate is very slow and it is more suited to pot culture.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kandelaarblom
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Limpopo
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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