Haemanthus albiflos

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-11

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Haemanthus albiflos plant details

Haemanthus albiflos is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Haemanthus albiflos

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Haemanthus albiflos

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Haemanthus albiflos is a rare bulb with broad, thick, leathery, tongue-like, deep green, evergreen leaves producing a white paint brush-like flower head with yellow stamens in late summer or fall. The bulbs are photosynthetic and can be planted partially exposed. Use as a pot specimen placed in the part shade to part sun garden during the growing season and inside in winter. Makes a fantastic, bold, and easy houseplant that blooms every year. Keep above five degrees Celsius in winter. Bulbs reach adult blooming size at about four years old.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Cannot handle our full afternoon sun. Protect from frost in winter. Light Shade to Part Sun. Brush of white flowers with Bright Yellow Stamens. Has no Petals. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

An African succulent with wonderful strap leaves and large bottlebrush type flowers. A great, easy to grow, houseplant with longlasting flowers. Fall blooming. "Elephant's Tongue" or "Shaving Brush" From South Africa, a succulent bulb which prefers moderate temperatures but bright light.