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Description
Romulea Rosea Var. Australis is a bulbous flowering plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Iridaceae family and is commonly known as the Cape lily. The plant produces narrow, grass-like leaves and beautiful pink flowers that bloom in the spring.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Romulea |
Appearance
The Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant typically grows to a height of 15-25cm. Its leaves are long, narrow and grass-like, growing up to 10cm long. The plant produces beautiful pink flowers that are 2-3cm in diameter. The flowers have six petals and a yellow center, and they bloom in the spring.
Care Guide
Water: The plant should be watered regularly, but not excessively. Allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Soil: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zones: The plant is hardy in zones 8-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to bulb rot if the soil is too wet.
Habitat
The Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant is native to South Africa, where it grows in sandy soils in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant?
A: Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again.
Q: What type of soil does the Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant prefer?
A: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
Q: What hardiness zones is the Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant hardy in?
A: The plant is hardy in zones 8-11.
Q: What pests and diseases are common to the Romulea Rosea Var. Australis plant?
A: The plant is relatively pest and disease-free, but may be susceptible to bulb rot if the soil is too wet.
Related Plants
- Romulea Bulbocodium
- Romulea Hirsuta
- Romulea Sabulosa
References
- “Romulea Rosea (L.) Eckl. & Zeyh. var. Australis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning”. The Plant List (2010). Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- “Romulea Rosea”. Pacific Bulb Society. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- “Romulea Rosea”. Kew Science. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
