Botanical name | Veltheimia bracteata |
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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. |
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Flowers | August September October This plant carries spikes of drooping, tubular, dusky pink flowers in early spring. |
Common name(s) | Forest lily |
Origin | |
Foliage | This bulb has shiny, broad wavy-edged leaves. |
Other languages | Sandui (A) |
Veltheimia bracteata (Forest lily)
- Botanical name: Veltheimia bracteata
- Common name(s): Forest lily
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Shiny, broad wavy-edged leaves, and spikes of drooping, tubular, dusky pink flowers in early spring. ‘Lemon Flame’ has pale yellow flowers. Excellent container plants for shady patios.
Family: Asparagaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: velt-HYME-ee-uh brack-tee-AY-tuh
Veltheimia bracteata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October This plant carries spikes of drooping, tubular, dusky pink flowers in early spring.
This bulb has shiny, broad wavy-edged leaves.