Scadoxus multiflorus
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- African blood lily
- Plant type
- Bulb rhizome tuber
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Southern African grasslands
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Scadoxus multiflorus is
Scadoxus multiflorus is a herbaceous bulb known for its large, globe-shaped flower heads. It produces clusters of small red blooms that sit atop a stout stem.
You will find this plant behaves like many other bulbous species, with a clear seasonal cycle of growth followed by a dormant phase. It enjoys a steady supply of moisture during its active period but needs less water when the foliage fades.
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The plant contains alkaloids which can cause significant irritation if ingested.
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People and Scadoxus multiflorus
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial era
Native roots
People living in the grasslands of southern Africa have long observed this plant in its natural environment, where it often appears following the first seasonal rains.
- 18th century
European introduction
Botanical explorers brought the plant to Europe, where it began to appear in private collections and glasshouses as a curiosity for those interested in exotic flora.
- 20th century
Modern cultivation
The plant became more common in the houseplant trade as collectors sought out species with structural, architectural forms. Today, you will often find it grown in containers to allow for easier movement during the colder months.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Scadoxus multiflorus
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Scadoxus multiflorus?
Scadoxus multiflorus is a species in the Scadoxus genus. Commonly known as African blood lily, a bulb rhizome tuber, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Southern African grasslands.
How do you care for Scadoxus multiflorus?
Reference care guidance for Scadoxus multiflorus: partial sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Scadoxus multiflorus?
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What else is Scadoxus multiflorus called?
Scadoxus multiflorus is also known as Scadoxus multiflorus, Haemanthus multiflorus, and Nerissa multiflorus.
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