White Blood Lily (Haemanthus albiflos)

White Blood Lily: A Unique Evergreen Bulb

The White Blood Lily (Haemanthus albiflos), also called Royal Paint Brush or Powder Puff, is a distinctive evergreen bulbous plant from South Africa. It produces a dense, hemispherical umbel of tiny white flowers with prominent yellow anthers, resembling a white powder puff or paintbrush, on a short stem above broad, fleshy, evergreen, tongue-shaped leaves. It blooms in late autumn to winter.

Indoor and Mild Climate Culture

Grow in pots in bright, indirect light. Use well-drained, organic mix. Water regularly year-round, reducing slightly in winter. It tolerates low light better than most bulbs. Not frost-hardy; keep above 40°F. The unusual flower form and evergreen foliage make it a prized collector's plant for containers. Synonym: Haemanthus albiflos pubescens.

Taxonomy

• Family: Amaryllidaceae
• Genus: Haemanthus
• Species: albiflos
• Synonym: Haemanthus albiflos pubescens