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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Haemanthus albiflos
Other names: Paintbrush, Scadoxus albiflos
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Genus: Haemanthus
Species: H. albiflos - H. albiflos is a tender evergreen bulbous plant grown indoors. It has short, dark-green, strap-shaped leaves and in autumn and winter bears clusters of very small white and green flowers on upright stems that resemble paint brushes, hence its common name. Orange-red berries may appear in spring
Haemanthus albiflos is: Evergreen
Flower: Green, White in Autumn; White, Green in Winter
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Orange-red in Spring
Habit: Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause discomfort, whilst contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation: Plant bulbs so that they are just popping through the compost. Use loam-based compost and position in good light indoors. Apply a liquid fertiliser monthly and water regularly during active growth.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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