Kiphofia Uvaria

5 seeds

Kniphofia uvaria (Red Hot Poker / Torch Lily)

• Sowing Time: Best from October to February at 18–25°C.

• Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

• Soil: Use well-drained sandy or loamy soil mixed with compost.

• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1 cm deep and water lightly.

• Light: Requires full sun for best flowering.

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination; reduce watering afterward.

• Germination: In 3–4 weeks under warm, bright conditions.

• Care: Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering.

• Blooming: Produces tall spikes of red-orange flowers in spring and summer.