Blood Lily. A very handsome houseplant which produces a giant spherical head of tiny red flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Scadoxus multiflorus katherinae
A very handsome houseplant which produces a giant spherical head of tiny red flowers
	
	
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								| Generic | Scadoxus  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | multiflorus  | 
		
| Varietry | katherinae  | 
		
| Common Name | Blood Lily  | 
		
| Flower Colour | red  | 
		
| 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 | June, July  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | orange  | 
		
| Fruits When | August, September  | 
		
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C  | 
		
| Planting | |
| Care | Lift and store frost free, Keep dry when dormant, 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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