Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, particularly during active growth. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back, allowing the bulb to rest.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Also known as Pink Blood Lily · Pink Paint Brush · Rabbit Ears
Haemanthus humilis, the Pink Bloodlily, is a striking South African native with bright pink, spherical flower clusters atop stout stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers a bright location, but avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce significantly when dormant.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-24°C during growth, cooler (10-15°C) during dormancy.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Feed every 4-6 weeks with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer when actively growing.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, particularly during active growth. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back, allowing the bulb to rest.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Remove dead or dying foliage only after it has completely yellowed and withered. This allows the plant to reabsorb nutrients back into the bulb.
Deadheading spent flower stalks can prevent seed formation if not desired, focusing energy back into the bulb.
Propagate by offsets (bulblets) that form around the parent bulb. Carefully separate these when repotting, ensuring each has some roots attached. Plant them in well-draining soil and water sparingly until established.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the bulb has filled its container, typically in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a combination of potting soil, perlite, and sand. Plant bulbs with the neck just at soil level.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Pink Bloodlily (Haemanthus humilis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Haemanthus |
| Species | Haemanthus humilis |
Similar in genus Haemanthus
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