(Pictures 3 and 4 are mature plants for reference only)
Boophone haemanthoides
Boophone haemanthoides is a striking plant for a large pot, and also makes a handsome feature planted in bold groups in rock garden pockets. It is important to note that the bulbs are highly sensitive to excess moisture during the winter growing period and require a completely dry summer period when they are dormant. The plants require high light intensity to grow well, preferring full sun for as much of the day as possible. A pot at least 400 mm deep is needed for a mature bulb. When displayed as a pot subject, it performs well when placed on a sunny patio. Grow the bulbs in a sandy, well-drained soil mixture. When planting B. haemanthoides bulbs, make sure that at least two thirds of the bulb is above ground level. Water the plant well once in late autumn, and wait for the leaves to appear. Thereafter, provide a good soaking once per month. As soon as the leaves start to turn yellow in late spring, withhold watering and keep the bulbs as dry as possible in summer.
In cultivation, flowering can be very erratic, and the main display feature of these plants lies in their ornamental leaf fans. Individual flowers are short-lived, lasting only a few days, and the flower head lasts no more than 7 days.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late summer/early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Boophone haemanthoides |
| Common Name | Cape century plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Boophone |
| Growth Habit | Fanlike shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 1218 in. (3045 Cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late summer/early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Boophone haemanthoides |
| Common Name | Cape century plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Boophone |
| Growth Habit | Fanlike shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 1218 in. (3045 Cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
(Pictures 3 and 4 are mature plants for reference only)
Boophone haemanthoides
Boophone haemanthoides is a striking plant for a large pot, and also makes a handsome feature planted in bold groups in rock garden pockets. It is important to note that the bulbs are highly sensitive to excess moisture during the winter growing period and require a completely dry summer period when they are dormant. The plants require high light intensity to grow well, preferring full sun for as much of the day as possible. A pot at least 400 mm deep is needed for a mature bulb. When displayed as a pot subject, it performs well when placed on a sunny patio. Grow the bulbs in a sandy, well-drained soil mixture. When planting B. haemanthoides bulbs, make sure that at least two thirds of the bulb is above ground level. Water the plant well once in late autumn, and wait for the leaves to appear. Thereafter, provide a good soaking once per month. As soon as the leaves start to turn yellow in late spring, withhold watering and keep the bulbs as dry as possible in summer.
In cultivation, flowering can be very erratic, and the main display feature of these plants lies in their ornamental leaf fans. Individual flowers are short-lived, lasting only a few days, and the flower head lasts no more than 7 days.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late summer/early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Boophone haemanthoides |
| Common Name | Cape century plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Boophone |
| Growth Habit | Fanlike shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 1218 in. (3045 Cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late summer/early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Boophone haemanthoides |
| Common Name | Cape century plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Boophone |
| Growth Habit | Fanlike shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 1218 in. (3045 Cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
