Haemanthus Species,Elephant's Tongue, Powder Puff, Royal Paint Brush, White Blood Lily
Haemanthusalbiflos

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Haemanthus (hem-AN-thus)
Species: albiflos (AL-bih-flos)

Synonym:Haemanthus albomaculatus

Synonym:Haemanthus intermedius

Synonym:Haemanthus leucanthus

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible