Shaving Brush Plant. A very handsome houseplant which produces a brush-like head of tiny white flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers October to December. Fruits December. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Haemanthus albiflos
A very handsome houseplant which produces a brush-like head of tiny white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Haemanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | albiflos |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Shaving Brush Plant |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | October, December |
| Colour Fruit | white |
| Fruits When | December |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Seed, Division |
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