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. |
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

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.