Massonia pustulata

Genus: Massonia

Species: pustulata

Family Name: Asparagaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 846A

English Name(s): Blistered Massonia

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual, Biennial

Flowers: January, November, December

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun

Soil Type: Sand

Soil Acidity: Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow under glass or indoors at any time. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost with added grit or perlite. Just cover seeds with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 20°C during the day, dropping to 10°C at night. Germination takes 2-3 weeks approx. After germination a single leaf appears. In progressive years this leaf will grow, with 2 leaves emerging at some point. All this time a bulb has been forming. If seed tray becomes crowded transfer bulbs to individual pots. Grow on under glass.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a sandy, alpine soil in full sun. Ideal for the alpine house or cool greenhouse. Water moderately when in growth. Rain water may be used for watering if desired. Reduce watering after flowering to encourage a dry period of dormancy.

Cultivation Instructions

Propagate via seed or offsets when dormant. No pruning required.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 8

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.