Blooming Season:
In the wild it blooms November to December but in the northern hemisphere, April and May.
Cultivation:
This species prefers alkaline pH and a gritty, well-drained site in full sun. It is rated hardy in zones 7-10. It is well worth growing as a pot plant overwintered in a cool but frost-free greenhouse in areas north of zone 7.
Propagation:
Seeds; possibly cuttings