Scadoxus Species, African Blood Lily, Bloodflower, Fireball Lily, Powderpuff Lily
Scadoxusmultiflorus

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Scadoxus (ska-DOKS-us)
Species: multiflorus (mul-tih-FLOR-us)

Synonym:Amaryllis multiflora

Synonym:Haemanthus multiflorus

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible