Thysanotus manglesianus 0
Author: Karl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850)Family: Asparagaceae Subfamily: Lomandroideae
Genus: Thysanotus
English name: Fringed lily
Zone: Australia
References for the genus
- New Western Australian species of Thysanotus R. Br. (Liliaceae), Brittan, Norman H. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia 1971 Vol. 54 pag. 76-94. Address
General specifications
Biological type: bulb
Frost resistance: 10ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
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 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 3L forestry pot, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 10ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
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 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 3L forestry pot, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Keep in refrigerator at 39°F in dry condition. Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h with a SmokeDisk. Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Bulb Substrate between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
The average seed weight is 1219,5 per gram (0,00082g).
Germination references
- The role of smoke as a germination cue, Light Marnie Elizabeth. 2006. Address
The average seed weight is 1219,5 per gram (0,00082g).
Germination references
- The role of smoke as a germination cue, Light Marnie Elizabeth. 2006. Address
Experiences in the garden
12-04-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds6>Yalgorup National Park'. (Wild origin)
31-03-20 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Petit26.
Protocol: Spring SmokeDisk Surface+Smoked Vermiculite Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
25-02-21 Sown 150 seeds in a container 1L, they did not geminate in Petit26.
Protocol: Spring SmokeDisk Surface+Smoked Vermiculite Acid Sowing mix 50-59°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
09-10-23 Sown 30 seeds in a forest pot 2L, they did not geminate in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn Fridge Soak 68°F 12h SmokeDisk 5mm SBC 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
16-09-24 Sown 20 seeds in a forest pot 2L, they did not geminate in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn Fridge Soak 68°F 12h SmokeDisk 5mm SBC 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light