The Wandering Jew plant, known for its vibrant foliage and easy care, offers numerous possibilities for indoor display. To maximize its aesthetic impact, here are the different ways to grow it!
09.02.2024 - 13:59 / gardenerspath.com / Joe Butler
How to Grow and Care for Blood Lilies Scadoxus multiflorus
If you’re a big fan of the puffy, globe-shaped blooms of ornamental alliums, then say hello to their crimson-blooming cousin: the blood lily.
The name “blood lily” might sound ironically hardcore for a flower, but since the fiery-hot hues of Scadoxus multiflorus blooms are blood-like, it’s actually a pretty accurate name.
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This crimson color pairs well with the light green hue of the leaves.
Combine these delightful colors with the striking floral shape, and you’ve got a really awesome plant on your hands. But how to grow it?
With knowledge, that’s how… and this guide has all the know-how you need to begin your plant parentage, from propagation to cultivation.
Here’s what we’ll be talking about:
What Are Blood Lilies?Formerly classified as Haemanthus multiflorus, Scadoxus multiflorus is a bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae, or amaryllis, family which includes snowdrops, daffodils, and amaryllis flowers.
Hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11, the blood lily traces its origins to tropical Africa, parts of South Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Even though it has “lily” in the name, S. multiflorus isn’t a true lily plant of the Lilium genus.
Let’s start with the bloom clusters: Red, spherical, and four to six inches in diameter, the flower heads are actually composed of many individual blooms borne on one to two inches of succulent stem, each with six pinkish-red petals and six yellow-tipped red stamens.
Blooming in summer, these flowers persist for up to two weeks. If pollinators do their thing, then orange to red berries will follow in fall.
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