Haemanthus albiflos
Paintbrush, Scadoxus albiflos
Haemanthus Haemanthus
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
Arching, Clump-forming
Ingestion may cause discomfort, whilst contact with the skin may cause irritation.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
White, Green in Autumn; Green, White in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free.
Offsets, Seed
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Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
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.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Haemanthus albiflos
Paintbrush, Scadoxus albiflos
Haemanthus Haemanthus
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
Evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming
Ingestion may cause discomfort, whilst contact with the skin may cause irritation.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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White, Green in Autumn; Green, White in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free.
Offsets, Seed
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Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
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.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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