A vibrant spring-flowering plant admired for its star-shaped blooms with striking contrasting centers. Sparaxis flowers bring bright mixed colors and a lively charm to garden beds, borders, and decorative containers.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Type: Ornamental flowering bulb / corm plant
Flower Appearance: Star-shaped blooms with contrasting centers in mixed shades such as red, orange, pink, yellow, purple, and white
Growth Habit: Compact upright growth with slender flowering stems
Foliage Type: Narrow sword-like green leaves
Bloom Season (India): Late winter to spring

Fragrance
Light to mild fragrance

Climate Requirement
Ideal Temperature Range: 12–25°C
Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial sunlight for best flowering
Frost Tolerance: Mild frost tolerance

Container Growing
Highly suitable for: Garden beds, borders, terrace planters, and decorative pots
Container Size Recommendation: Minimum 8–10 inch wide container
Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter
Water Requirement: Moderate watering; keep soil slightly moist during active growth