Moraea Tricuspidata Seeds | Rare South African Geophyte | 30-100 seeds

Moraea tricuspidata Seeds – South African Endemic Iris Relative

Discover the delicate beauty of Moraea tricuspidata, an intriguing South African member of the Iridaceae family.

This distinctive flowering geophyte produces elegant white to creamy-white flowers, beautifully marked with yellow and brown speckles near the base of the outer petals. Its most unusual feature is found in the smaller inner tepals, which have slender central lobes that curl inwards – a fascinating botanical detail that gives the flower its characteristic appearance.

Native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa, Moraea tricuspidata is a special addition to collections of unusual South African bulbs and geophytes.

A lovely choice for collectors of Moraea species, botanical enthusiasts and gardeners who appreciate the subtle details of unusual wildflowers.

Botanical name: Moraea tricuspidata (L.f.) G.J.Lewis. Synonym: Iris tricuspidata L.f.
Family: Iridaceae
Native range: Restricted to the extreme southwestern Cape, from Malmesbury to Caledon.
Height: Approximately 25–60 cm.
Flower structure: White to creamy-white outer tepals with speckled nectar guides; the inner tepals have distinctive inward-curled central lobes.
Plant type: Tuberous geophyte
Flower colour: White to creamy white, with yellow and brown markings
Growth habit: Seasonal perennial

3. Growing & sowing instructions

Sowing
1. Sow seeds in autumn, preferably in individual pots or seed trays.
2. Use a light, gritty, well-draining seed compost.
3. Cover lightly with approximately 3–5 mm of growing medium.
4. Water gently after sowing.
Germination
- Keep the medium lightly moist, never waterlogged.
- Provide natural temperature fluctuations, with warmer days and cooler nights.
- Germination may take several weeks and can be irregular.
Growing on
- Provide plenty of light and good air circulation.
- Avoid excessive watering.
- Allow seedlings time to develop their underground storage organs.
- Keep pots relatively undisturbed during their early development.

Important: Moraea seedlings can take time to reach flowering size. A specialist grower's record for M. tricuspidata reports germination in around five weeks and flowering after approximately 126 weeks under their growing conditions. This is an observation, not a guaranteed timetable.

4. Pack sizes
30 seeds – introductory collector pack
100 seeds – larger collector pack

Please see the growing instructions below for further details.

Shipping
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