Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Montiaceae
Genus: Lewisia
English name: Lewisia 'Sunset Strain'
Zone: California
Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain' Observed in United States of America by cloudya (license)
References for the genus
- Flora of North America. Lewisia
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix TTT. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 6-12 weeks.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references for the genus
- Researches concerning the propagation through seeds of some Lewisia species, Mihaela Cristescu, Doina Anton, Manuela Manda & Carmen Nicu. ResearchGate
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references for the genus
- Researches concerning the propagation through seeds of some Lewisia species, Mihaela Cristescu, Doina Anton, Manuela Manda & Carmen Nicu. ResearchGate
Experiences in the garden
28-09-12A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
19-06-14 5x Dead plant because of watering problem: JTz3.
25-05-18 1x Dead plant: End of life: JTz3.