Care of the rhizomatous plant Agapanthus africanus or African lily |
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The genus Agapanthus is classified in the Amaryllidaceae family and comprises 6-10 species of rhizomatous plants native to southern Africa. Some species are: Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus campanulatus. Common names: African Tulip, African lily. This species is native to South Africa. Agapanthus africanus is a very resistant perennial herbaceous plant that is used in gardens to form attractive groups and to make bouquets and floral decorations. The flowers appear in umbels of up to 40 blue or white flowers. They can reach almost 1 meter (3.28 feet) in height. They take 2 or 3 years to flower, but then they do it every year. The soil has to be light, mixed with topsoil and sand to be permeable. African lily needs full sun exposure, although in very hot areas they prefer half shade. Water frequently but not abundantly; they need heat and humidity. In areas where there is frost, it is advisable to dig up the rhizomes in winter. African Tulip propagates by division of rhizomes in early spring. |
Images of the rhizomatous plant Agapanthus africanus or African lily |
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