Water moderately during the growing season (spring and summer), allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period (autumn and winter) to prevent bulb rot.

Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Pruning is generally not required for Haemanthus barkerae. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves at the base of the plant using clean, sharp scissors or a knife.

This helps maintain a tidy appearance and prevents potential disease.

Propagation is best achieved through offsets (bulblets) produced by the parent bulb. Carefully separate these offsets during repotting and plant them in their own pots with well-draining soil.

They may take a few years to reach flowering size.

Repot Haemanthus barkerae every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs become overcrowded, typically in early spring before new growth begins. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix and plant the bulbs with their tips just at or slightly above the soil surface.