Guide to growing Abyssinian sword lily Acidanthera
The common name for the Hardy half-hardy bulb Acidanthera is Abyssinian sword lily. It typically flowers from late summer to autumn.
Description of Acidanthera
Abyssinian sword lily are native to Africa.
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| G.A. Cooper @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database |
Acidanthera have sword shaped leaves with long pointed white flowers, with a brown centre.
How to grow Acidanthera
It is best to plant Abyssinian sword lily bulbs at a depth of 9 to 15 cm, and a spacing that is 15 to 30 cm apart in the late spring. Abyssinian sword lily prefers light and should be grown in areas that receive full sunlight. The soil should be well drained. Abyssinian sword lily requires regular watering during the growing season an monthly feeds of liquid fertiliser. Acidanthera requires 30 to 90 days for germination at a temperature of 10 to 13 degrees Celsius. If growing the plant indoors for later transplanting it should be sown in the spring.
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