Plant profile
Gethyllis ciliaris
Gethyllis ciliaris (Thunb.) Thunb.
This bulbous plant suits a bright indoor spot or outdoor growing in mild climates, producing narrow leaves with fringed edges and pale, fragrant flowers. Use very free-draining soil, water while it is growing, keep it dry when dormant, and protect it from frost.
From Wikipedia
Gethyllis ciliaris, commonly known as the Hottentots-koekemakranka, Hotnotskoekoemakranka or hairy kukumakranka, is a perennial geophyte belonging to the genus Gethyllis and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Clanwilliam to the Cape Peninsula. The plant has lost approximately 25% of its habitat to crop cultivation, invasive plants and coastal development over the past 70 years.
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Open-data facts
- Life form
- bulbous geophyte
- Climate
- Develops well in subtropical outdoor environments or protected terraces.
- Origin / area
- Geographical area of origin: SW. Cape Prov..
Basic care
- Watering
- Moderate watering: let the top layer dry between soaks.
- Light
- Strong light most of the day, without leaf burn.
- Temperature
- Avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature drops.
- Humidity
- Don’t park it where condensation is constant.
Pet toxicity
A nibble can irritate; prevention beats an emergency.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15513882) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (2855231) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (60453676-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000769162) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).