Light: Bright filtered light or partial shade; gentle winter morning sun is suitable. Protect from afternoon sun.
Water: During active growth, water when the soil surface begins to dry, keeping roots lightly moist but never soggy. Water around the tuber rather than into the crown. Reduce watering as leaves yellow; keep nearly dry during summer dormancy.
Soil: Loose, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Use a quality container mix with added perlite; avoid heavy, poorly drained beds.
Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and 6–12 inches wide, depending on cultivar.
Bloom: Typically late fall through early spring in Phoenix; flowering declines as temperatures rise.
Evergreen / deciduous: Summer-deciduous; usually goes dormant in heat. Commonly treated as a winter annual in Phoenix.
Growth rate: Moderate during cool weather; dormant or inactive during summer heat.