Crossyne

There are 2 species of Crossyne, popular among growers for their broad leaves fringed with brown hair-like bristles. They are winter growing species with flowers similar to that of Boophone with many flowers forming a ball shape. They prefer full sun and do best in large pots with a well-drained sandy medium. They need occasional heavy drenching (once every 10 days) during their winter growing cycle and keep dry in the summer dormant period.

Name	Crossyne flava
Common name	Yellow umbrella flower
African name
D/E	deciduous
Rainfall	winter
Height	40cm
Light requirements	fs
Flowers	April
Medicinal uses

Name	Crossyne guttata
Common name
African name
D/E	deciduous
Rainfall	winter
Height	30cm
Light requirements	fs
Flowers	April
Medicinal uses