Hedgehog lily thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, particularly during its dormant summer period. Ensure it receives bright, indirect sunlight to mimic its native habitat. Special care involves monitoring for spider mites and aphids, common pests that can affect hedgehog lily. Overall, hedgehog lily is an easy plant to care for, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 3 weeks |
| Soil Type | Potting Mix, Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
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Growing to 10 cm tall and broad, it is a small bulbous perennial with two horizontal, opposite leaves, and virtually stalkless cream or pink flowers in winter. The stamens are longer than the perianth, giving the flower the appearance of a rounded, spiky brush-head. The deep “pock marks” on the leaves give the plant its common name, as well as the specific epithet pustulata.
Hedgehog lily (Massonia depressa) is a unique-looking plant with large opposing leaves that give the plant great ornamental appeal and award-winning individuality. It is called the "hedgehog lily" because of the unusual hedgehog-like flower clusters that appear in winter. The specific eithet, depressa, means "having a flat appearance" in Latin and refers to this plant's low-growing nature.
Grand hedgehoglily was only identified and described as a species in 2015. This unusual-looking plant features a cluster of slim leaves and flowers between two large succulent leaves. This spiked central cluster has a hedgehog-like appearance, giving the plant its name. This plant is found only in the East and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.
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