Baeometra uniflora 3608
Author: (Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817)) Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967)Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Baeometra
English name: Beetle lily
Zone: South Africa
References
- PlantZafrica, John Manning. Compton Herbarium 2009. Baeometra uniflora
- The flowering plants of South Africa. Veld & Flora 2011 Vol. 62 pag. 2-9. Address
Baeometra uniflora Observed in South Africa by Luke Goddard (license)
General specifications
Biological type: bulb
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: orange
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until April
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: Summer sleep pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 1L container, 3L forestry pot, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: orange
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until April
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: Summer sleep pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 1L container, 3L forestry pot, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN After harvesting the seeds, keep dry for 8weeks at room temperature then keep dry in the fridge at 4°C until sowing. Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h with a SmokeDisk. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Humic Bulb Substrate between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
The average seed weight is 892,9 per gram (0,00112g).
Germination references
- PlantZafrica, John Manning. Compton Herbarium 2009. Baeometra uniflora
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 7cm Humic Bulb Substrate at 15cm distance. Plant between oct-oct.
The average seed weight is 892,9 per gram (0,00112g).
Germination references
- PlantZafrica, John Manning. Compton Herbarium 2009. Baeometra uniflora
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 7cm Humic Bulb Substrate at 15cm distance. Plant between oct-oct.
Experiences in the garden
06-03-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill.
28-08-17 Send a batch to nursery Issa.
04-03-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in 'SilverHill5>Malmesbury'. (Wild origin)
01-07-19 Sown 20 seeds in a tray and germinated at 14-07-19 but the seedlings did not survive.
Protocol: Spring 5mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light
20-07-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill.
06-11-20 Sown 30 seeds in a container 1L and germinated at 26-02-21.
Protocol: Autumn 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
. . . 2020C Production of 6 plants in our nursery: Petit32 6x C1
06-08-21D Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in 'SilverHill15>Stellenbosch'. (Wild origin)
23-09-22 Sown 20 seeds in a forest pot 2L and germinated at 28-04-23 but the seedlings did not survive in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn Fridge bulbs Soak 68°F 12h SmokeDisk 2mm SBH 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
. . . 2024C Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 04-06-24. Stock
18-10-24 Sown 40 seeds in a container 1L and germinated at 25-01-25, result: 1 units in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn Fridge bulbs Soak 68°F 12h SmokeDisk 2mm SBH 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light