| Botanical name | Scadoxus puniceus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This is a rhizomatous plant with bright red, powderpuff-like flowers, which appear in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Scadoxus, blood lily, paintbrush |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Useful for shady gardens. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Useful for planting in groups beneath trees, provided the soil is good. |
| Interesting info | This plant is dormant in winter throughout SA. |
| Other languages | Rooikwas (A) |
| Storage organ | This is a rhizomatous plant. |
Scadoxus puniceus (Scadoxus, blood lily, paintbrush)
- Botanical name: Scadoxus puniceus
- Common name(s): Scadoxus, blood lily, paintbrush
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
A rhizomatous plant with bright red, powderpufflike flowers, which appear in spring. Dormant in winter throughout SA. Useful for shady gardens or for planting in groups beneath trees, provided the soil is good.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Synonym: Haemanthus puniceus
Botanical Pronunciation: ska-DOKS-us pun-IK-ee-us
Scadoxus puniceus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October This is a rhizomatous plant with bright red, powderpuff-like flowers, which appear in spring. 
