Scadoxus Species, Paintbrush Lily, Royal Lily, Snake Lily
Scadoxuspuniceus

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Scadoxus (ska-DOKS-us)
Species: puniceus (pun-IK-ee-us)

Synonym:Haemanthus puniceus

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Orange
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Unknown