| Botanical name | Veltheimia bracteata |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
