Boophone Species, Bushman Poison, Century Plant, Tumbleweed
Boophonedisticha

Synonym:Amaryllis disticha

Synonym:Boophone intermedia

Synonym:Boophone longipedicellata

Synonym:Boophone toxicaria

Synonym:Brunsvigia disticha

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible