Royal Paint Brush
Haemanthus albiflos
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Watering guidelines | During summer the soil should be kept moist, while during winter it just should not dry up completely. |
Fertilizer suggestions | Use Flower fertilizer (e.g. N8-P12-K6). |
Mist requirements | Does not need misting |
Light preferences | Prefers bright light but not direct sun |
Temperature preference | Prefers hot summer (average over 22 °C) and cold winter (average under 15 °C) climates. |
pH range | 6.5 - 7.8 |
Acidity preference | loves neutral pH conditions |
Toxicity | poisonous |
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Climate | humid subtropical |
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Names |
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Other common names | White Blood Lily, Powder Puff , Elephant's Tongue, Shaving-brush Plant |
Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Other scientific names | Haemanthus albiflos pubescens |
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Growth form | herb |
Hardiness | USDA 11 (plant tolerates a minimum temperature of 4°C) |
Flowering | true |
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