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Haemanthus humilis ssp. hirsutus
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 8a-12
Haemanthus humilis ssp. hirsutus plant details
Haemanthus humilis ssp. hirsutus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Haemanthus humilis ssp. hirsutus
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: bonsai, container plant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Haemanthus humilis ssp. hirsutus
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Our collection years ago from the eastern Drakensburgs of South Africa growing in the grasses with many other scrumptious plants at about 9,000 ft. Opposite leaves covered with fine hairs emerge from a bulb that can reach 6" or more. White, rounded flowers appear in spring and summer. Bright light and at least some summer water is a must for happy plants. The bulbs alone are attractive enough that they are often lifted in pots to be grown almost as bonsai. Strangely, we have not planted any of ours outside, though their collection location suggests frost hardiness to at least upper USDA zone 8. Excellent pot specimen.
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Haemanthus humilis ssp. hirsutus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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