Massonias coming into growth

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I usually repot in July/August right before the new growth season. That gives the bulbs some time to rest and allows the roots to dry out (although many Massonias tend to retain at least some roots) so a transplant doesn't disrupt things too much.

Having said that, it's definitely possible to transplant them in the middle of the season. I've done it a few times (out of necessity), some by moving the whole root ball to a larger pot (not disturbing the roots too much) and by repotting plants with cleaned roots.

To round things off, some flowers:

M. pustulata. Unlike too many cactus and succulent flowers, these flowers can last for a few weeks provided they're kept cool.

M. pustulata

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Lachenalia aloides v. quadricolor, a splash of color in the middle of winter.

L. (aloides v.) quadricolor

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M. jasminiflora, very fragrant and fortunately not in a Stapeliad kind of way.

M. (aff) jasminiflora

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M. depressa is in bloom now too (almost two months after pustulata and echinata). I'll post some images once I get around to taking a few pictures.

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Here is M. depressa. The flowers have large pools of nectar in a cup formed by the stamens.

M. depressa

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I thought these seedlings looked pretty interesting, tiny little onions for a plant with the very long name Ornithogalum adseptentrionesvergentulum.

O. adseptentrionesvergentulum

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