Haemanthus albiflos
Haemanthus albiflos, commonly known as paintbrush, is an evergreen bulbous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. The dark-green leaves are smooth, thick, tongue-shaped and covered with soft hairs. Dense, small flowers with short, narrow white petals and long white filaments form clusters to 10 cm cross. The fruit is a red berry containing oval-shaped seeds.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Paintbrush |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Haemanthus albiflos |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | white |
| Height | 20 -> 40 cm |
| Habitat | shady habitats, Woodlands |
| Altitude | 0 -1200 m |
| Bloom Time | November -> December |
| Plant Type | Herb, Bulbous, Indoor, Outdoor, Ornamental |
| Fruit Type | Berry |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | 9 (-7), 10 (-1) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Silty, Peaty, Stony |
| Propagation | by seeds, by Cuttings, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | caterpillar of amaryllis |
