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Prospero

Prospero is a genus of bulbous flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae (also treated as the family Hyacinthaceae). It is distributed in Europe, around the Mediterranean, and through the Middle East to the Caucasus. The leaves are relatively narrow. Each bulb produces one to four flowering stems (scapes) bearing dense racemes of pink to violet flowers. The dark brown seeds are more-or-less oblong.

Scientific classification

Genus

Prospero (Prospero)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Winter hyacinth

Care Guide for Prospero

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Prospero prefers consistent moisture and regular hydration, thriving with weekly watering to avoid drought or saturation. As an indoor plant, prospero benefits from stable temperatures and controlled watering, reducing vulnerability to external climate variations.

Propagation: Propagation methods for prospero include seed sowing and division, requiring adequate light, specific temperatures, and well-draining soil. Challenges include seed germination variability. Collect seeds or divide in early spring, maintain moisture and indirect light, then transplant seedlings or divisions to compatible locations.

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