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Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Haemanthus albiflos
Other names
Paintbrush, Scadoxus albiflos
Genus
Haemanthus 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
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause discomfort, whilst contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Green in Autumn; White, Green in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Haemanthus albiflos
Other names
Paintbrush, Scadoxus albiflos
Genus
Haemanthus 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
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause discomfort, whilst contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Green in Autumn; White, Green in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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